How Many People Are Named Keane?
Complete statistics for the name Keane: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Keane is a rare name with roots in English surnames, making it unique among modern choices. Only 1,420 people named Keane live in the US today, which means 1 in 232,423 Americans share this name. The peak popularity was in 2007, with 60 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes completion and fulfillment, suggesting those named Keane are destined to achieve their goals through hard work and perseverance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 1,474 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: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Keane Through the Generations
Keane, a name that's been around since the early 20th century but gained traction much later, saw its highest usage in 2007. Since then, it's seen a decline, yet remains a favorite among younger generations. With 900 under 30, Keane is decidedly a modern choice, reflecting its status as a relatively new entrant in the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Keane's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Keane
How Many People Have the Name Keane?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,685 people in the United States currently share the name Keane. That works out to roughly 1 in every 31,020 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Keane a Common or Rare Name?
Keane 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 Keane Mean?
Keane means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Keane in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Keane Most Popular?
The name Keane reached peak popularity in 2007, with 60 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 Keane?
Approximately 10,685 people named Keane live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,685. That works out to roughly 1 in 31,020 Americans.
Is Keane a rare name?
Keane is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 31,020 Americans has this name.
What does the name Keane mean?
Keane means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Keane more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Keane are male and 0% are female.
When was Keane most popular?
Keane peaked in 2007 with 60 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.