How Many People Are Named Keyan?
Complete statistics for the name Keyan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Keyan is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,333 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 247,640 Americans. The majority of those named Keyan are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 symbolizes harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 1,356 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Keyan Through the Generations
Keyan saw its peak popularity in 2007 with 63 births, but since then, it's been slowly declining. As of now, there are 1,114 individuals under 30, 242 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating a younger demographic. This trend suggests that Keyan is a name embraced by newer generations, with 82% of its bearers being under 30.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Keyan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Keyan
How Many People Have the Name Keyan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,333 people in the United States currently share the name Keyan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 247,640 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Keyan a Common or Rare Name?
Keyan 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 Keyan Mean?
Keyan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Keyan in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Keyan Most Popular?
The name Keyan reached peak popularity in 2007, with 63 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 Keyan?
Approximately 1,333 people named Keyan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,356. That works out to roughly 1 in 247,640 Americans.
Is Keyan a rare name?
Keyan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 247,640 Americans has this name.
What does the name Keyan mean?
Keyan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Keyan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Keyan are male and 1% are female.
When was Keyan most popular?
Keyan peaked in 2007 with 63 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.