Keenan
From Irish Cianán, a diminutive of Cian.
Every Keenan since 1942 — 18,515 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keenan
Keenan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,307 in 2025 with 149 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 18,515 American babies have been named Keenan. Its peak came in 1997, when 726 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Keenan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keenan 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 | — | — | 149 | #1,307 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,478 | 167 | #1,216 |
| 2023 | — | — | 188 | #1,125 |
| 2022 | — | — | 181 | #1,150 |
| 2021 | — | — | 204 | #1,052 |
| 2020 | — | — | 216 | #988 |
| 2019 | — | — | 228 | #944 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,908 | 231 | #923 |
| 2017 | — | — | 234 | #914 |
| 2016 | — | — | 274 | #830 |
| 2015 | — | — | 227 | #932 |
| 2014 | — | — | 278 | #820 |
| 2013 | — | — | 209 | #957 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,074 | 237 | #885 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,805 | 263 | #826 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,243 | 300 | #753 |
| 2009 | — | — | 310 | #746 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,023 | 318 | #727 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,302 | 364 | #658 |
| 2006 | — | — | 394 | #607 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,425 | 381 | #593 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,176 | 382 | #584 |
| 2003 | — | — | 382 | #579 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,662 | 364 | #587 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,737 | 377 | #557 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,526 | 411 | #532 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,833 | 623 | #381 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,283 | 592 | #391 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,688 | 272 | #529 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,739 | 181 | #646 |
| 1975 | — | — | 126 | #744 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,612 | 110 | #786 |
| 1965 | — | — | 69 | #886 |
| 1960 | — | — | 106 | #751 |
| 1955 | — | — | 31 | #1,387 |
| 1950 | — | — | 13 | #2,155 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,322 |
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Famous people named Keenan
- Keenan Wynn Actor · 1916–1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keenan mean?
From Irish Cianán, a diminutive of Cian.
How popular is the name Keenan in 2025?
Keenan ranked #1,307 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 149 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keenan?
18,515 babies have been named Keenan in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keenan most popular?
Keenan peaked in 1997, when 726 newborns received the name.
Is Keenan a boy or girl name?
Keenan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keenan rising or falling?
Keenan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Keenan?
Well-known people named Keenan include Keenan Wynn (actor).