Total births
338
Boys' name · since 1991
Keano
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 338 babies named Keano, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8591
- among boys today
- 338
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Keano currently ranks #8591 among boys' names in America, with 338 babies recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Keano has been recorded 338 times among boys since 1991, currently ranked #8591 nationally and more common than 40% 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 1991 to 2025.
- #8591 among boys today
- 338 born since 1991
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Keano is currently the #8591 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 338 born since 1991, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8591
- among boys today
- 338
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Keano vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8591
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Keano was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
23 babies were named Keano in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Keano compares
338 48th percentile among 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
Keano's all-time total is 8% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Keano | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 338 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Keano's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Keano's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Keano at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#8,591
Active since
1991
Keano popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (1997)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Keano by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Keano's strongest decade.
128 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Keano births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
108 births
- 2000s
2000s
128 births
- 2010s
2010s
63 births
- 2020s 39
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 128 births (38% of all-time use).
Keano by state
Where Keano concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 3.3% |
California share of Keano's total US births 3.3%
11 of 338 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keano? ▼
338 babies have been named Keano since 1991. It currently ranks #8591 among boys. The peak year was 1997 with 23 births.
When was Keano most popular? ▼
Keano was most popular in the 2000s decade with 128 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Keano most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keano are California (11 births).
How long has the name Keano been used? ▼
Records for Keano go back to 1991, giving 35 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Keano? ▼
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 Keano's data
- Keano's decade-level peak was the 2000s (128 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Keanos (11 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 Keano
Nearby Names Like Keano
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keano
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 Keano side by side: Keano vs Keaton Keano vs Keagan Keano vs Keanu
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Keano
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, 1991–2025 (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. "Keano: #8591 Boys' Name - 338 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keano. 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 Keano 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.