Total births
997
Boys' name · since 1944
Kean
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 997 babies named Kean, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5482
- among boys today
- 997
- born since 1944
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Kean currently ranks #5482 among boys' names in America, with 997 babies recorded since 1944.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kean has been recorded 997 times among boys since 1944, currently ranked #5482 nationally and more common than 62% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 2025.
- #5482 among boys today
- 997 born since 1944
- 2000s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kean is currently the #5482 boys' name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 997 born since 1944, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5482
- among boys today
- 997
- born since 1944
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Kean vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5482
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Kean was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
31 babies were named Kean in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Kean compares
997 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kean's all-time total is 172% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kean | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 997 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kean's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1944, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kean at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#5,482
Active since
1944
Kean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Kean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kean's strongest decade.
239 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Kean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s 46
1950s
46 births
- 1960s 78
1960s
78 births
- 1970s 45
1970s
45 births
- 1980s 83
1980s
83 births
- 1990s
1990s
175 births
- 2000s
2000s
239 births
- 2010s
2010s
223 births
- 2020s 91
2020s
91 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 239 births (24% of all-time use).
How Kean compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kean's total volume
Kean vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kean by state
Where Kean concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 47 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Kean's total US births 4.7%
Even split
47 of 997 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kean? ▼
997 babies have been named Kean since 1944. It currently ranks #5482 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 31 births.
When was Kean most popular? ▼
Kean was most popular in the 2000s decade with 239 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Kean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kean are California (47 births), Texas (7 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Kean been used? ▼
Kean has been recorded in Social Security data since 1944, spanning 82 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kean? ▼
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 Kean's data
- Kean's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (239 total births) through the 2020s (91) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Keans (47 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kean
Nearby Names Like Kean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kean
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 Kean side by side: Kean vs Keaton Kean vs Keagan Kean vs Keanu
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kean
Dalen #5481
1,971 births · Peak 2001
Darron #5483
6,190 births · Peak 1965
Pharoah #5480
678 births · Peak 2017
Demetrious #5484
1,766 births · Peak 1991
Aureliano #5479
700 births · Peak 2025
Thierry #5485
855 births · Peak 2007
Leonides #5478
693 births · Peak 2015
Vonn #5486
325 births · Peak 2022
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1944–2025 (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. "Kean: #5482 Boys' Name - 997 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kean. 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 Kean 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 June 2026.