Keno
Every Keno since 1947 — 617 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keno
Keno is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,012 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 617 American babies have been named Keno. Its peak came in 1975, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Keno stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keno year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,012 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,432 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,008 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,752 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,283 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,164 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,416 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,392 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,281 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,404 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,869 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,153 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,321 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,458 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,351 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,477 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,682 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,901 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,395 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,660 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,346 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,258 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,575 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,723 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,598 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,171 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,826 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,522 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,331 |
| 1975 | 22 | #2,092 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,100 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keno in 2025?
Keno ranked #7,012 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keno?
617 babies have been named Keno in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keno most popular?
Keno peaked in 1975, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Keno a boy or girl name?
Keno is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keno rising or falling?
Keno is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.