Keen
boy nameKeen entered the US charts in 1998, peaked at #5945 in 2011, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1998–2025
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rank today
#5945
peak (2011)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8479 |
| 2000s | #8190 |
| 2010s | #8003 |
| 2020s | #8536 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Keen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Keen is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Keen in 2025?
- Keen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Keen most popular?
- Keen peaked in 2011, reaching #5945 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Keen with classmates?
- Keen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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