How Many People Are Named Keanan?
Complete statistics for the name Keanan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Keanan, a very rare male name, is held by just 610 people in the US, making up 1 in 541,389 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 72% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 1997.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's Keanan's number.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 623 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: 1997Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Keanan Through the Generations
Keanan, a name that's seen a steady decline since its peak in 1997 with 48 births, is now predominantly found among younger generations. With an average age of 23, it's clear that the majority of people named Keanan are part of the under-30 crowd, numbering 446. The remaining 177 individuals fall within the 30-60 age range, while there are none over 60, indicating a name that's truly of the new millennium.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Keanan's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Keanan
How Many People Have the Name Keanan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 610 people in the United States currently share the name Keanan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 541,389 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Keanan a Common or Rare Name?
Keanan is classified as Very 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 Keanan Mean?
Keanan means "Irish, meaning 'little dark one'" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Keanan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Keanan Most Popular?
The name Keanan reached peak popularity in 1997, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Keanan?
Approximately 610 people named Keanan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 623. That works out to roughly 1 in 541,389 Americans.
Is Keanan a rare name?
Keanan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 541,389 Americans has this name.
What does the name Keanan mean?
Keanan means "Irish, meaning 'little dark one'" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Keanan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Keanan are male and 0% are female.
When was Keanan most popular?
Keanan peaked in 1997 with 48 births that year. Current trend: 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.