Boy · #5,718 in 2026

Keo

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

Current Rank

#5,718

Peak Rank

#4,499 (2023)

Total Babies

321

5-Yr Trend

+28%

1978

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#4499

Peak Rank

321

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Keo

The earliest SSA record of Keo as a baby boy name dates back to 1978, when 7 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 19 newborns named Keo — #5,071 in the national rankings. About 31% of every Keo on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Keo ranks #5,718 for baby boys with 16 births, rising sharply (+28% over the past five years). All told, over 321 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Keo

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

Chio
Kyo
Kio
Keogh
Keough
Kayo
Caio
Kao
Kuo
Cayo
Khia
Qiu

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Keo

What does the name Keo mean?

Keo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Keo in 2026?

In 2026, Keo ranks #5,718 among boys' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Keo most popular?

Keo reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #4,499 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Keo a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Keo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keo include Amuel, Lusiano, Dannel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Keo

Keo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 321 births in the dataset. Keo's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #4,499. Use the chart and map above to compare Keo'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.