How Many People Are Named Keller?
Complete statistics for the name Keller: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Keller means 'dweller' in German, giving it a cozy feel. Only 1 in 84,894 Americans have this name, making it very rare indeed. With 87% under 30, it's clear this is a name for the young generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 4,077 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Keller Through the Generations
The name Keller has seen its peak popularity in recent years, reaching 200 births in 2014. Today, there are 3,887 people named Keller living in the US, with most under 30, indicating a strong preference among younger parents. The average age of those named Keller is just 20, showing how modern and trendy this name remains.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Keller
Keller is a masculine given name borne by:Keller Chryst, American football quarterback Keller E. Rockey (1888–1970), United States Marine Corps lieutenant general Keller Williams, American singer, songwriter and jam-band musician…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Keller's German roots
📄 About the Name Keller
How Many People Have the Name Keller?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 94,168 people in the United States currently share the name Keller. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,520 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Keller a Common or Rare Name?
Keller is classified as Uncommon. 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 Keller Mean?
Keller means "dweller" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Keller in SSA data, approximately 88% are male and 12% are female.
When Was Keller Most Popular?
The name Keller reached peak popularity in 2014, with 200 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Keller?
Approximately 94,168 people named Keller live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 94,168. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,520 Americans.
Is Keller a rare name?
Keller is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,520 Americans has this name.
What does the name Keller mean?
Keller means "dweller" and comes from German origins.
Is Keller more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 88% of people named Keller are male and 12% are female.
When was Keller most popular?
Keller peaked in 2014 with 200 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.