Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Keenon

Name: Popularity of the name Keenon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Keenon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#2,554 (1995)

Total Babies

581

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2024

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#2554

Peak Rank

581

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Keenon

Keenon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 29 Keenons were born — ranking #2,554 that year. As of 2026, Keenon ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 581 Keenons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Keenon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Keenon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Keenon

What does the name Keenon mean?

Keenon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Keenon in 2026?

In 2026, Keenon ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Keenon most popular?

Keenon reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #2,554 that year with 29 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Keenon most popular?

Keenon has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Keenon.

Is Keenon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Keenon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Keenon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keenon include Tomasz, Drey, Larnell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Keenon

Keenon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 581 births in the dataset. Keenon's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #2,554. Use the chart and map above to compare Keenon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.