How popular is the name Key in 2025?

Key is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Key most popular?

Key peaked in 1914, reaching #3264 among US boy names.

Key will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Key entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #3264 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3264

peak (1914)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 100 people named Key are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Key alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Key in 2025?: Key is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Key most popular?: Key peaked in 1914, reaching #3264 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Key with classmates?: Key will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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