boy's name
Keanan
KEE-nun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,039
Keanan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 48 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Keanan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 243 |
| 2000s | 199 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 28 |
How Popular Is Keanan?
In 2024, Keanan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Keanan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Keanan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Keanan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Keanan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Keanan
- English KEE-nun
Sibling Names for Keanan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Keanan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Keanan
How popular is the name Keanan?
In 2024, Keanan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Keanan a girl's or a boy's name?
Keanan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Keanan?
Keanan has 2 syllables.
When was Keanan most popular?
Keanan peaked in 1997, when 48 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.