Keegan
Every Keegan since 1965 — 42,324 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keegan
Keegan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #621 in 2025 with 449 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 42,324 American babies have been named Keegan — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 1,888 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 Keegan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keegan 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 | 48 | #3,275 | 449 | #621 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,954 | 484 | #593 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,686 | 443 | #627 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,978 | 523 | #566 |
| 2021 | 72 | #2,470 | 599 | #492 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2,482 | 592 | #496 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,470 | 723 | #425 |
| 2018 | 88 | #2,154 | 940 | #353 |
| 2017 | 123 | #1,730 | 1,124 | #309 |
| 2016 | 114 | #1,824 | 1,295 | #283 |
| 2015 | 130 | #1,650 | 1,346 | #274 |
| 2014 | 119 | #1,751 | 1,560 | #238 |
| 2013 | 143 | #1,535 | 1,458 | #249 |
| 2012 | 114 | #1,797 | 1,472 | #245 |
| 2011 | 130 | #1,648 | 1,370 | #253 |
| 2010 | 133 | #1,627 | 1,430 | #246 |
| 2009 | 129 | #1,715 | 1,597 | #228 |
| 2008 | 160 | #1,472 | 1,683 | #223 |
| 2007 | 181 | #1,348 | 1,707 | #222 |
| 2006 | 125 | #1,685 | 1,594 | #227 |
| 2005 | 109 | #1,796 | 1,390 | #242 |
| 2004 | 118 | #1,651 | 1,293 | #257 |
| 2003 | 107 | #1,765 | 1,271 | #259 |
| 2002 | 115 | #1,615 | 1,284 | #253 |
| 2001 | 112 | #1,635 | 1,158 | #271 |
| 2000 | 122 | #1,508 | 1,080 | #285 |
| 1995 | 64 | #2,109 | 669 | #359 |
| 1990 | 40 | #2,871 | 385 | #501 |
| 1985 | 37 | #2,621 | 205 | #610 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,836 | 110 | #845 |
| 1975 | — | — | 25 | #1,919 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,575 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,405 |
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Famous people named Keegan
- Keegan Connor Tracy Actor · b. 1971
- Keegan Allen Actor · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keegan in 2025?
Keegan ranked #621 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 449 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keegan?
42,324 babies have been named Keegan in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keegan most popular?
Keegan peaked in 2007, when 1,888 newborns received the name.
Is Keegan a boy or girl name?
Keegan is used for both: about 9% of babies named Keegan have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Keegan rising or falling?
Keegan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Keegan?
Well-known people named Keegan include Keegan Connor Tracy (actor), Keegan Allen (actor).