Keaton
A variant of Caton or Keeton, or a habitational name from Keaton in Ermington, Devon, possibly derived from Welsh cae (“hedge, enclosure”) + Middle English toun…
Every Keaton since 1925 — 23,505 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keaton
Keaton is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #771 in 2025 with 333 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 23,505 American babies have been named Keaton — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 930 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 Keaton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keaton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | #2,164 | 333 | #771 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,830 | 288 | #845 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,511 | 268 | #876 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,096 | 315 | #797 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,480 | 348 | #735 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,202 | 369 | #690 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,229 | 482 | #579 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,542 | 518 | #544 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,448 | 477 | #572 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,621 | 548 | #535 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,887 | 623 | #480 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,058 | 694 | #439 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,540 | 701 | #421 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,616 | 750 | #394 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,970 | 814 | #365 |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,384 | 804 | #367 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,838 | 802 | #379 |
| 2008 | 49 | #3,403 | 833 | #369 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,408 | 881 | #358 |
| 2006 | 54 | #3,118 | 781 | #382 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,533 | 808 | #366 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,767 | 794 | #354 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,267 | 735 | #363 |
| 2002 | 37 | #3,628 | 670 | #389 |
| 2001 | 41 | #3,341 | 682 | #383 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,096 | 761 | #353 |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,321 | 516 | #445 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,682 | 283 | #592 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,239 | 109 | #870 |
| 1980 | — | — | 26 | #2,084 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,123 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,094 |
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| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,582 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keaton mean?
A variant of Caton or Keeton, or a habitational name from Keaton in Ermington, Devon, possibly derived from Welsh cae (“hedge, enclosure”) + Middle English toun (“farmstead, settlement”).
How popular is the name Keaton in 2025?
Keaton ranked #771 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 333 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keaton?
23,505 babies have been named Keaton in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keaton most popular?
Keaton peaked in 2007, when 930 newborns received the name.
Is Keaton a boy or girl name?
Keaton is used for both: about 6% of babies named Keaton have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Keaton rising or falling?
Keaton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.