Keston
Every Keston since 1981 — 834 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keston
Keston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,956 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 834 American babies have been named Keston. Its peak came in 2010, when 43 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 Keston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,956 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,341 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,541 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,629 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,443 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,378 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3,608 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,848 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,848 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,409 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,135 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,574 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,708 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2,933 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,141 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2,810 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,196 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3,315 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,582 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,571 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,676 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,948 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,166 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,331 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,868 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,141 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,971 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,617 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,524 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keston in 2025?
Keston ranked #4,956 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keston?
834 babies have been named Keston in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keston most popular?
Keston peaked in 2010, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Keston a boy or girl name?
Keston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keston rising or falling?
Keston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.