Total births
658
Boys' name · since 1952
Keefe
658 babies named Keefe in U.S. Social Security records since 1952, with the highest year being 1963. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 658
- total births
- 1952–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Keefe sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 658 recorded since 1952.
Social Security Administration records show Keefe recorded 658 times among boys since 1952, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2012.
- 658 total births
- 1952–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
658 boys have been named Keefe since 1952, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 658
- total births
- 1952–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Keefe was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
33 babies were named Keefe in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Keefe's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Keefe's full recorded timeline at 1981, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1952, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1963 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Keefe at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Keefe popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2012
- Peak year (1963)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Keefe by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Keefe's strongest decade.
142 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Keefe births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
74 births
- 1960s
1960s
118 births
- 1970s
1970s
131 births
- 1980s
1980s
123 births
- 1990s
1990s
142 births
- 2000s
2000s
59 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 142 births (22% of all-time use).
How Keefe 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 Keefe's total volume
Keefe vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Keefe by state
Where Keefe concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 2.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Keefe's total US births 2.3%
Even split
15 of 658 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keefe? ▼
658 babies have been named Keefe since 1952. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 1963 with 33 births.
When was Keefe most popular? ▼
Keefe was most popular in the 1990s decade with 142 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Keefe most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keefe are California (15 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Keefe been used? ▼
Records for Keefe go back to 1952, giving 61 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Keefe? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keegan, Keenan, Keelan, Kee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keefe's data
- Keefe's decade-level peak was the 1990s (142 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Keefes (15 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 Keefe
Nearby Names Like Keefe
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keefe
Keegan Boy
#594 38,519 births
Keenan Boy
#1214 18,176 births
Keelan Boy
#2176 3,591 births
Kee Boy
1,406 births
Keenen Boy
1,181 births
Compare Keefe side by side: Keefe vs Keegan Keefe vs Keenan Keefe vs Keelan
Related Names
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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, 1952–2012 (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. "Keefe: Baby Name Since 1952 - 658 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keefe. 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 Keefe 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.