Keeton
Every Keeton since 1979 — 924 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keeton
Keeton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,645 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 924 American babies have been named Keeton. Its peak came in 2007, when 43 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 Keeton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keeton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,645 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,415 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,527 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,328 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,523 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,950 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,969 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,299 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,666 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,049 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,939 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,573 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,621 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3,083 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,477 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,052 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3,300 |
| 2008 | 39 | #3,043 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,785 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,568 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2,737 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,190 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,967 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2,851 |
| 2001 | 30 | #3,030 |
| 2000 | 36 | #2,601 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,774 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,609 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,462 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keeton in 2025?
Keeton ranked #6,645 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keeton?
924 babies have been named Keeton in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keeton most popular?
Keeton peaked in 2007, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Keeton a boy or girl name?
Keeton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keeton rising or falling?
Keeton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.