Keith
girl nameKeith entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1279 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1279
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1932 |
| 1910s | #3579 |
| 1920s | #2979 |
| 1930s | #2806 |
| 1940s | #2844 |
| 1950s | #1961 |
| 1960s | #1563 |
| 1970s | #1986 |
| 1980s | #2538 |
| 1990s | #8423 |
| 2000s | #11819 |
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Keith are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Keith alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Keith in 2025?
- Keith is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Keith most popular?
- Keith peaked in 1968, reaching #1279 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Keith with classmates?
- Keith will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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