How Many People Are Named Keitha?
Complete statistics for the name Keitha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Keitha is a very rare female name, with only 1,092 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 302,177 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1969 with 63 births, and now most Keithas are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 1,449 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: 1969Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Keitha Through the Generations
Keitha has been a stable presence through the generations, with its peak year occurring way back in 1969 when 63 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Keitha are over 60, with 54% falling into this age bracket. This skews the overall average age of Keitha to around 65, indicating that the name is more popular among older generations rather than younger ones.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Keitha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Keitha
How Many People Have the Name Keitha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,092 people in the United States currently share the name Keitha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 302,177 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Keitha a Common or Rare Name?
Keitha 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 Keitha Mean?
Keitha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Keitha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Keitha Most Popular?
The name Keitha reached peak popularity in 1969, with 63 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Keitha?
Approximately 1,092 people named Keitha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,449. That works out to roughly 1 in 302,177 Americans.
Is Keitha a rare name?
Keitha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 302,177 Americans has this name.
What does the name Keitha mean?
Keitha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Keitha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Keitha are male and 100% are female.
When was Keitha most popular?
Keitha peaked in 1969 with 63 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.