Keo
Every Keo since 1978 — 305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keo
Keo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,005 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 305 American babies have been named Keo. Its peak came in 2023, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Keo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,005 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,656 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,165 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,333 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,517 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,272 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,615 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,520 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,200 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,505 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,189 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,163 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,323 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,864 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,257 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,485 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,879 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,708 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,207 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,833 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,361 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,276 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,796 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,379 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,092 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,920 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keo in 2025?
Keo ranked #6,005 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keo?
305 babies have been named Keo in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keo most popular?
Keo peaked in 2023, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Keo a boy or girl name?
Keo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keo rising or falling?
Keo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.