Keyton
Every Keyton since 1986 — 797 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
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.