Keller
Every Keller since 1911 — 4,172 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keller
Keller is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,000 in 2025 with 76 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 4,172 American babies have been named Keller — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 200 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 Keller stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keller 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 | 16 | #6,980 | 76 | #2,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,881 | 108 | #1,594 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,092 | 105 | #1,643 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,845 | 89 | #1,821 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,848 | 84 | #1,847 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,205 | 115 | #1,482 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,893 | 118 | #1,469 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,373 | 107 | #1,570 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,678 | 123 | #1,416 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,078 | 140 | #1,302 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,855 | 159 | #1,170 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,840 | 171 | #1,123 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,219 | 130 | #1,324 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,799 | 171 | #1,093 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,904 | 158 | #1,145 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,507 | 125 | #1,364 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,478 | 144 | #1,246 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,215 | 153 | #1,173 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,078 | 135 | #1,293 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,682 | 160 | #1,099 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,796 | 146 | #1,124 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,118 | 122 | #1,241 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,373 | 90 | #1,459 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,649 | 66 | #1,756 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,062 | 56 | #1,946 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,324 | 56 | #1,885 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,113 | 35 | #2,276 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,091 | 14 | #4,088 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,467 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,130 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,618 | 9 | #3,406 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,498 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,511 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #3,006 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,924 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,965 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,232 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keller in 2025?
Keller ranked #2,000 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keller?
4,172 babies have been named Keller in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keller most popular?
Keller peaked in 2014, when 200 newborns received the name.
Is Keller a boy or girl name?
Keller is used for both: about 11% of babies named Keller have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Keller rising or falling?
Keller is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.