Keenan
boy name#1305 in 2025Keenan entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #354 in 1997, ranks #1305 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1942–2025
#1305
rank today
#354
peak (1997)
149
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2278 |
| 1950s | #1736 |
| 1960s | #819 |
| 1970s | #765 |
| 1980s | #570 |
| 1990s | #396 |
| 2000s | #616 |
| 2010s | #877 |
| 2020s | #1137 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Keenan has been most popular in TX, CA, NC.
Living bearers
About 17,500 people named Keenan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Keenan alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Keenan in 2025?
- Keenan ranks #1305 among US boy names in 2025, with 149 babies given the name.
- When was the name Keenan most popular?
- Keenan peaked in 1997, reaching #354 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Keenan with classmates?
- Keenan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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