Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Keithen

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#4,369 (2006)

Total Babies

579

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1964

First Year

2023

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#4369

Peak Rank

579

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Keithen

Keithen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1964, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 21 Keithens were born — ranking #4,369 that year. As of 2026, Keithen ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 579 Keithens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Keithen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Keithen 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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Kian
Keon
Keeton
Cotham
Quyen
Kiezen
Heathen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Keithen

What does the name Keithen mean?

Keithen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1964. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Keithen in 2026?

In 2026, Keithen ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Keithen most popular?

Keithen reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #4,369 that year with 21 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Keithen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Keithen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keithen include Matheu, Traivon, Teshaun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Keithen

Keithen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 579 births in the dataset. Keithen's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #4,369. Use the chart and map above to compare Keithen'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.