How Many People Are Named Keithen?
Complete statistics for the name Keithen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Keithen is a very rare name for boys, with only 556 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 593,030 Americans. The majority of those named Keithen are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and generous, always willing to lend a helping hand.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 579 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Keithen Through the Generations
Keithen emerged as a name in the mid-2000s, peaking in popularity in 2006 with 21 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it remains a relatively young name with most of its bearers under the age of 30. By 2023, the average age of someone named Keithen was 29, indicating that it's still a name associated with younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Keithen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Keithen
How Many People Have the Name Keithen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 556 people in the United States currently share the name Keithen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 593,030 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Keithen a Common or Rare Name?
Keithen 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 Keithen Mean?
Keithen 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 Keithen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Keithen Most Popular?
The name Keithen reached peak popularity in 2006, with 21 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 Keithen?
Approximately 556 people named Keithen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 579. That works out to roughly 1 in 593,030 Americans.
Is Keithen a rare name?
Keithen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 593,030 Americans has this name.
What does the name Keithen mean?
Keithen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Keithen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Keithen are male and 0% are female.
When was Keithen most popular?
Keithen peaked in 2006 with 21 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.