Girl · #16,210 in 2026

Keirin

Keirin – "racing track" – is a form of motor-paced cycle racing in which track cyclists sprint for victory following a speed-controlled start behind a motorised or non-motorised pacer. It was developed in Japan around 1948 for gambling purposes, and became an official event at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

Current Rank
#16,210
Peak Rank
#16,210 (2016)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2016
First Year
2016
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#16210
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Keirin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Keirin – "racing track" – is a form of motor-paced cycle racing in which track cyclists sprint for victory following a speed-controlled start behind a motorised or non-motorised pacer. It was developed in Japan around 1948 for gambling purposes, and became an official event at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

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Origin & history
Track cycling began as one of four allowed betting sports in Japan in 1948, and has since become very popular there. In 1957, the Nihon Jitensha Shinkōkai (NJS; Japan Bicycle Association) was founded to establish a uniform system of standards for the sport in Japan. Today keirin racing is regulated by the JKA Foundation . In 2011, the sum of bets placed on keirin races exceeded ¥ 600 billion (approximately € 5.4 B or US$5 B), and the number of attendees in the races was approximately 4.9 million people. Aspiring professional keirin riders in Japan compete for entrance into the Japan Keirin Sch

The Story of Keirin

Keirin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 5 Keirins were born — ranking #16,210 that year. As of 2026, Keirin ranks #16,210 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Keirins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Keirin

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Keirin

What does the name Keirin mean?
Keirin – "racing track" – is a form of motor-paced cycle racing in which track cyclists sprint for victory following a speed-controlled start behind a motorised or non-motorised pacer. It was developed in Japan around 1948 for gambling purposes, and became an official event at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
How popular is Keirin in 2026?
In 2026, Keirin ranks #16,210 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Keirin most popular?
Keirin reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #16,210 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Keirin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Keirin is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Keirin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keirin include Aaleayah, Aaloni, Aariella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Keirin

Keirin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Keirin's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #16,210. Use the chart and map above to compare Keirin'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.