Keshav
Borrowed from Sanskrit केशव (keśava).
Every Keshav since 1987 — 1,427 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keshav
Keshav is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,118 in 2025 with 69 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 1,427 American babies have been named Keshav. Its peak came in 2025, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Keshav stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keshav year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | #2,118 |
| 2024 | 55 | #2,490 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,206 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2,815 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,795 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2,867 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2,713 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,404 |
| 2017 | 48 | #2,618 |
| 2016 | 55 | #2,376 |
| 2015 | 51 | #2,467 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2,333 |
| 2013 | 55 | #2,319 |
| 2012 | 55 | #2,344 |
| 2011 | 50 | #2,491 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,199 |
| 2009 | 50 | #2,547 |
| 2008 | 51 | #2,491 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,397 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,720 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2,990 |
| 2004 | 40 | #2,673 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2,333 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,230 |
| 2001 | 41 | #2,405 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,778 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,972 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,831 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keshav mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit केशव (keśava).
How popular is the name Keshav in 2025?
Keshav ranked #2,118 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 69 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keshav?
1,427 babies have been named Keshav in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keshav most popular?
Keshav peaked in 2025, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Keshav a boy or girl name?
Keshav is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keshav rising or falling?
Keshav is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.