How Many People Are Named Keith?
439,808
people in the United States are named Keith
1 in 761 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#161
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1313%
Of US population
Peak Year
1957
12,483 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Scottish
Pronunciation:
KEETH
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a Scottish surname which was originally derived from a place name, itself probably derived from the Brythonic element cet meaning "wood". This was the surname of a long line of Scottish nobles. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 56.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1888 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
35,195
California
32,219
Pennsylvania
27,636
Ohio
25,754
Illinois
25,524
Michigan
24,015
Texas
19,178
New Jersey
15,040
Florida
13,166
Indiana
12,908
💡 Fun Facts About "Keith"
- 336 babies were named Keith in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1957
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1888
- Most popular in New York
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