Total births
304
Unisex name · since 1997
Keaghan
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 304 babies named Keaghan, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 304
- total births
- 1997–2020
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Keaghan sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 304 recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Keaghan recorded 304 times among boys since 1997, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2020.
- 304 total births
- 1997–2020 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
304 boys have been named Keaghan since 1997, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2020.
- 304
- total births
- 1997–2020
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Keaghan was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
27 babies were named Keaghan in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Keaghan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Keaghan's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Keaghan at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Keaghan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2020
- Peak year (2009)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Keaghan popularity over time - girls
95 total births recorded since 2000 (Keaghan as girls' name)
Keaghan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Keaghan's strongest decade.
147 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Keaghan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
141 births
- 2010s
2010s
147 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 147 births (48% of all-time use).
Keaghan by state
Where Keaghan concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.6% |
Texas share of Keaghan's total US births 1.6%
5 of 304 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keaghan? ▼
304 babies have been named Keaghan since 1997. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 2009 with 27 births.
When was Keaghan most popular? ▼
Keaghan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 147 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Keaghan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keaghan are Texas (5 births).
Is Keaghan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Keaghan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 304 births, and as a girl's name it has 95 births.
How long has the name Keaghan been used? ▼
Keaghan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 24 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Keaghan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keaton, Keagan, Keanu, Keandre, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keaghan's data
- Keaghan's decade-level peak was the 2010s (147 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Keaghans (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Keaghan
Nearby Names Like Keaghan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keaghan
Keaton Boy
#845 22,087 births
Keagan Boy
#1627 8,784 births
Keanu Boy
#633 8,695 births
Keandre Boy
#3246 3,078 births
Keane Boy
#6538 1,486 births
Compare Keaghan side by side: Keaghan vs Keaton Keaghan vs Keagan Keaghan vs Keanu
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Keaghan: Baby Name Since 1997 - 304 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keaghan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Keaghan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.