How Many People Are Named Keisha?
Complete statistics for the name Keisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Keisha, a name of African American origin, stands out as very rare, with only 1 in 15,382 Americans bearing it. That's around 21,453 people in the US today. Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1977.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, driven by a desire for success and financial stability.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 22,271 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: 1977Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Keisha Through the Generations
Keisha has seen its heyday and now shows a declining trend, reflecting a shift in naming preferences. Born in the late 1970s and early 1980s, many of those named Keisha are now in their forties and fifties, making up 88% of the current population. With just 11% under thirty and less than 1% over sixty, it's clear that while Keisha was once a popular choice, its usage has waned.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Keisha's African American roots
📄 About the Name Keisha
How Many People Have the Name Keisha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,453 people in the United States currently share the name Keisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,382 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Keisha a Common or Rare Name?
Keisha 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Keisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Keisha Most Popular?
The name Keisha reached peak popularity in 1977, with 1,050 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 Keisha?
Approximately 21,453 people named Keisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22,271. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,382 Americans.
Is Keisha a rare name?
Keisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,382 Americans has this name.
What does the name Keisha mean?
The meaning and origin of Keisha are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Keisha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Keisha are male and 100% are female.
When was Keisha most popular?
Keisha peaked in 1977 with 1,050 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.