Keene
Every Keene since 1918 — 471 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keene
Keene is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,363 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 471 American babies have been named Keene. Its peak came in 2014, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Keene stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keene year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,363 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,302 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,619 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,472 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,155 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,327 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,242 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,881 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,476 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,154 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,165 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,451 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,277 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,829 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,243 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,281 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,856 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,592 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,738 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,813 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,553 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,557 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,067 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,780 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,734 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,717 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,608 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,234 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 11 | #2,985 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,337 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,697 |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,185 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keene in 2025?
Keene ranked #11,363 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keene?
471 babies have been named Keene in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keene most popular?
Keene peaked in 2014, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Keene a boy or girl name?
Keene is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keene rising or falling?
Keene is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.