Total births
924
Boys' name · since 1979
Keeton
Keeton has 924 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10171
- among boys today
- 924
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Keeton currently ranks #10171 among boys' names in America, with 924 babies recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Keeton has been recorded 924 times among boys since 1979, currently ranked #10171 nationally and more common than 29% 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 1979 to 2025.
- #10171 among boys today
- 924 born since 1979
- 2000s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Keeton is currently the #10171 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 924 born since 1979, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10171
- among boys today
- 924
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Keeton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10171
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Keeton was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
43 babies were named Keeton in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Keeton compares
924 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Keeton's all-time total is 152% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Keeton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 924 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Keeton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Keeton's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Keeton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#10,171
Active since
1979
Keeton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Keeton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Keeton's strongest decade.
348 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Keeton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 49
1980s
49 births
- 1990s
1990s
183 births
- 2000s
2000s
348 births
- 2010s
2010s
266 births
- 2020s 73
2020s
73 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 348 births (38% of all-time use).
How Keeton 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 Keeton's total volume
Keeton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Keeton by state
Where Keeton concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 46 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 15 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Keeton's total US births 5.0%
Even split
46 of 924 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keeton? ▼
924 babies have been named Keeton since 1979. It currently ranks #10171 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 43 births.
When was Keeton most popular? ▼
Keeton was most popular in the 2000s decade with 348 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Keeton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keeton are Texas (46 births), Oklahoma (15 births), Tennessee (10 births).
How long has the name Keeton been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Keeton since 1979 -- 47 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Keeton? ▼
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 Keeton's data
- Keeton's decade-level peak was the 2000s (348 total births); usage has since declined to 73 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Keetons (46 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 Keeton
Nearby Names Like Keeton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keeton
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 Keeton side by side: Keeton vs Keegan Keeton vs Keenan Keeton vs Keelan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Keeton
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, 1979–2025 (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. "Keeton: #10171 Boys' Name - 924 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keeton. 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 Keeton 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.