Total births
1,449
Girls' name · since 1915
Keitha
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 1,449 babies named Keitha, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,449
- total births
- 1915–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Keitha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,449 have been recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Keitha has been recorded 1,449 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2001.
- 1,449 total births
- 1915–2001 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,449 girls have been named Keitha since 1915, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2001.
- 1,449
- total births
- 1915–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Keitha was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
63 babies were named Keitha in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Keitha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Keitha's full recorded timeline at 1958, 60% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 40% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1926, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1969 peak of 63 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Keitha at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Keitha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2001
- Peak year (1969)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 87 years of records
Keitha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Keitha's strongest decade.
303 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Keitha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 23
1910s
23 births
- 1920s 107
1920s
107 births
- 1930s 93
1930s
93 births
- 1940s
1940s
170 births
- 1950s
1950s
257 births
- 1960s
1960s
254 births
- 1970s
1970s
303 births
- 1980s
1980s
182 births
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 303 births (21% of all-time use).
How Keitha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Keitha's total volume
Keitha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Keitha by state
Where Keitha concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 155 | 10.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 56 | 3.9% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 15 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #5 | California | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Keitha's total US births 10.7%
Even split
155 of 1,449 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keitha? ▼
Keitha has been given to 1,449 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 63 babies were born in 1969, its single highest year.
When was Keitha most popular? ▼
Keitha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 303 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Keitha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keitha are Texas (155 births), New York (56 births), Louisiana (15 births).
How long has the name Keitha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Keitha since 1915 -- 87 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Keitha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keira, Keisha, Keila, Keily, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Keitha's data
- Keitha's decade-level peak was the 1970s (303 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Keithas (155 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 Keitha
Nearby Names Like Keitha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keitha
Keira Girl
#606 33,836 births
Keisha Girl
#2571 22,293 births
Keila Girl
#1562 7,424 births
Keily Girl
#981 5,355 births
Keilani Girl
#751 5,304 births
Compare Keitha side by side: Keitha vs Keira Keitha vs Keisha Keitha vs Keila
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1915–2001 (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. "Keitha: Baby Name Since 1915 - 1,449 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keitha. 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 Keitha 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.