boy's name
Keenen
KEE-nun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,290
Keenen is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 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 1991, when 134 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Keenen 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 | 49 |
| 1990s | 801 |
| 2000s | 194 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Keenen?
In 2022, Keenen 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 Keenen 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 Keenen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Keenen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Keenen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Keenen
- English KEE-nun
Sibling Names for Keenen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Keenen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Keenen
How popular is the name Keenen?
In 2022, Keenen 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 Keenen a girl's or a boy's name?
Keenen is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Keenen?
Keenen has 2 syllables.
When was Keenen most popular?
Keenen peaked in 1991, when 134 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.