Keith
boy name#800 in 2025Keith entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #32 in 1966, ranks #800 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1888–2025
#800
rank today
#32
peak (1966)
311
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #898 |
| 1890s | #737 |
| 1900s | #436 |
| 1910s | #263 |
| 1920s | #149 |
| 1930s | #124 |
| 1940s | #105 |
| 1950s | #47 |
| 1960s | #35 |
| 1970s | #44 |
| 1980s | #63 |
| 1990s | #137 |
| 2000s | #271 |
| 2010s | #433 |
| 2020s | #692 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Keith has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida.
Living bearers
About 344,000 people named Keith are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Keith alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 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 ranks #800 among US boy names in 2025, with 311 babies given the name.
- When was the name Keith most popular?
- Keith peaked in 1966, reaching #32 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Keith with classmates?
- Keith will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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