How Many People Are Named Kean?
Complete statistics for the name Kean: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kean is a very rare name for boys, with only 932 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 354,064 Americans. The majority of those named Kean are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 987 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kean Through the Generations
Kean saw its peak popularity in 2007 with 31 births, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. Today, the average age of someone named Kean is 29, with 601 under 30, 262 between 30 and 60, and 124 over 60. This distribution highlights how Kean remains a relatively modern choice, favored by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kean's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kean
How Many People Have the Name Kean?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,860 people in the United States currently share the name Kean. That works out to roughly 1 in every 85,868 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Kean a Common or Rare Name?
Kean is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kean Mean?
Kean means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kean in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kean Most Popular?
The name Kean reached peak popularity in 2007, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kean?
Approximately 3,860 people named Kean live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,860. That works out to roughly 1 in 85,868 Americans.
Is Kean a rare name?
Kean is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 85,868 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kean mean?
Kean means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Kean more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kean are male and 0% are female.
When was Kean most popular?
Kean peaked in 2007 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.