Keane
Every Keane since 1950 — 1,486 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keane
Keane is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,007 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 1,486 American babies have been named Keane. Its peak came in 2007, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Keane stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keane year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,007 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,651 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,357 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,749 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,171 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,363 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,282 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,576 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,343 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,933 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,190 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,014 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,923 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,251 |
| 2011 | 44 | #2,723 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2,530 |
| 2009 | 48 | #2,605 |
| 2008 | 37 | #3,140 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,226 |
| 2006 | 40 | #2,856 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2,989 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,251 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,077 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,511 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,591 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,857 |
| 1995 | 32 | #2,426 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,741 |
| 1985 | 22 | #2,389 |
| 1980 | 21 | #2,407 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,796 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,679 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,891 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,953 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keane in 2025?
Keane ranked #7,007 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keane?
1,486 babies have been named Keane in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keane most popular?
Keane peaked in 2007, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Keane a boy or girl name?
Keane is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keane rising or falling?
Keane is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.