Keil
Every Keil since 1966 — 317 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keil
Keil is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1966, 317 American babies have been named Keil. Its peak came in 1985, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Keil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,091 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,452 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,439 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,184 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,508 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,738 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,699 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,139 |
| 1985 | 24 | #2,263 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,236 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,910 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keil in 2025?
Keil did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Keil?
317 babies have been named Keil in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keil most popular?
Keil peaked in 1985, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Keil a boy or girl name?
Keil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keil rising or falling?
Keil is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.