Keyton: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	5	1	–	#7,303
1990s	133	13	+2560%	#3,382
2000s	350	35	+163%	#2,526
2010s	255	26	-27%	#2,926
2020s (to 2025)	54	9	-65%	#5,674

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#7,303

1990s

133

+2560%

#3,382

2000s

350

+163%

#2,526

2010s

255

-27%

#2,926

2020s (to 2025)

-65%

#5,674

The story of Keyton

Keyton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,970 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1986, 797 American babies have been named Keyton. Its peak came in 2006, when 48 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Keyton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Keyton?

The median living Keyton is about 18 years old; half are between 12 and 23. An estimated 800 people named Keyton are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Keyton year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	10	#7,970
2024	5	#13,334
2023	–	–
2022	14	#6,335
2021	16	#5,674
2020	9	#8,422
2019	6	#11,508
2018	16	#5,671
2017	16	#5,673
2016	30	#3,649
2015	21	#4,633
2014	24	#4,198
2013	39	#2,926
2012	35	#3,210
2011	31	#3,480
2010	37	#3,111
2009	38	#3,080
2008	34	#3,317
2007	43	#2,786
2006	48	#2,526
2005	44	#2,548
2004	32	#3,121
2003	31	#3,080
2002	31	#2,985
2001	27	#3,278
2000	22	#3,709
1995	20	#3,382
1990	8	#6,153
1985	–	–
1980	–	–
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1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
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1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Keyton, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Keyton?

The median living Keyton is about 18 years old. Half of all living Keytons are between 12 and 23 years old.

How many people named Keyton are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Keyton are alive in the United States, based on 797 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Keyton in 2025?

Keyton ranked #7,970 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Keyton?

797 babies have been named Keyton in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Keyton most popular?

Keyton peaked in 2006, when 48 newborns received the name.

Is Keyton a boy or girl name?

Keyton is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Keyton rising or falling?

Keyton is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Keyton popularity over time

The story of Keyton

How old are people named Keyton?

Keyton year by year

Frequently asked questions

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