Keyan
Every Keyan since 1972 — 1,389 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keyan
Keyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,557 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 1,389 American babies have been named Keyan. Its peak came in 2007, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Keyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keyan 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 | — | — | 32 | #3,557 |
| 2024 | — | — | 31 | #3,653 |
| 2023 | — | — | 31 | #3,673 |
| 2022 | — | — | 37 | #3,251 |
| 2021 | — | — | 36 | #3,274 |
| 2020 | — | — | 33 | #3,379 |
| 2019 | — | — | 34 | #3,400 |
| 2018 | — | — | 37 | #3,138 |
| 2017 | — | — | 49 | #2,582 |
| 2016 | — | — | 39 | #3,038 |
| 2015 | — | — | 47 | #2,627 |
| 2014 | — | — | 49 | #2,527 |
| 2013 | — | — | 40 | #2,872 |
| 2012 | — | — | 44 | #2,742 |
| 2011 | — | — | 48 | #2,568 |
| 2010 | — | — | 49 | #2,532 |
| 2009 | — | — | 48 | #2,607 |
| 2008 | — | — | 50 | #2,532 |
| 2007 | — | — | 63 | #2,152 |
| 2006 | — | — | 46 | #2,606 |
| 2005 | — | — | 50 | #2,349 |
| 2004 | — | — | 49 | #2,330 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27 | #3,410 |
| 2002 | — | — | 41 | #2,454 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37 | #2,596 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,707 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,499 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,536 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,215 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,337 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keyan in 2025?
Keyan ranked #3,557 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keyan?
1,389 babies have been named Keyan in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keyan most popular?
Keyan peaked in 2007, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Keyan a boy or girl name?
Keyan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keyan rising or falling?
Keyan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.