How Many People Are Named Keo?

Complete statistics for the name Keo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Keo
Rare
Cambodian

Keo means 'royal' in Cambodian, making it a regal choice. Only 284 people named Keo live in the US today, with just 1 in 1,160,168 Americans bearing this rare name. It's a rising star, peaking in popularity in 2023.

~3,469
Living in US
1 in 95,546
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Regal
🌐
Origin
Cambodian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Dignified Ambitious Confident
4
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

89,717
Worldwide Bearers
#11,229
Global Rank
🇱🇦 Laos
63,056
🇰🇭 Cambodia
17,926
🇻🇳 Vietnam
5,911
🇺🇸 United States
1,448
🇹🇭 Thailand
402
🇮🇳 India
214
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
107
🇲🇾 Malaysia
106
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
102
🇨🇦 Canada
70

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
284 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
230
Would be under 30 (79%)
60
Would be 30–60 (21%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 290 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Keo Through the Generations

Keo, a name that's seen a surge in recent years, has been adopted by 290 babies since records began. Today, 284 people named Keo call the United States home, with most under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe. The peak year of 2023 saw 19 births, indicating that Keo is still climbing in popularity among parents seeking unique names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 15

✨ Similar Names to Keo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Keo's Cambodian roots

📄 About the Name Keo

How Many People Have the Name Keo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,469 people in the United States currently share the name Keo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 95,546 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Keo a Common or Rare Name?

Keo 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 Keo Mean?

Keo means "regal" and comes from Cambodian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Keo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Keo Most Popular?

The name Keo reached peak popularity in 2023, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Keo?

Approximately 3,469 people named Keo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,469. That works out to roughly 1 in 95,546 Americans.

Is Keo a rare name?

Keo is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 95,546 Americans has this name.

What does the name Keo mean?

Keo means "regal" and comes from Cambodian origins.

Is Keo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Keo are male and 0% are female.

When was Keo most popular?

Keo peaked in 2023 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,469
All-Time Births3,469
1 in X1 in 95,546
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2023
World Rank#11,229
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.