Ketan
boy nameKetan entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #2444 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#2444
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4228 |
| 1980s | #4150 |
| 1990s | #7778 |
| 2000s | #7557 |
| 2010s | #9560 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Ketan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ketan alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ketan in 2025?
- Ketan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ketan most popular?
- Ketan peaked in 1980, reaching #2444 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ketan with classmates?
- Ketan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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