Total births
579
Boys' name · since 1964
Keithen
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 579 babies named Keithen, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 579
- total births
- 1964–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Keithen is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 579 have been recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Keithen recorded 579 times among boys since 1964, 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 1964 to 2023.
- 579 total births
- 1964–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
579 boys have been named Keithen since 1964, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 579
- total births
- 1964–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Keithen was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
21 babies were named Keithen in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Keithen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Keithen splits its recorded history at 1995: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1965 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Keithen at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Keithen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2023
- Peak year (2006)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Keithen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Keithen's strongest decade.
138 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Keithen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 32
1960s
32 births
- 1970s
1970s
59 births
- 1980s
1980s
79 births
- 1990s
1990s
138 births
- 2000s
2000s
138 births
- 2010s
2010s
119 births
- 2020s 14
2020s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 138 births (24% of all-time use).
How Keithen 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 Keithen's total volume
Keithen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Keithen by state
Where Keithen concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 25 | 4.3% |
Louisiana share of Keithen's total US births 4.3%
25 of 579 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keithen? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 579 babies named Keithen. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 21 births.
When was Keithen most popular? ▼
Keithen was most popular in the 1990s decade with 138 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Keithen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keithen are Louisiana (25 births).
How long has the name Keithen been used? ▼
Keithen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 60 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Keithen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keith, Keion, Keilan, Keifer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keithen's data
- Keithen's decade-level peak was the 1990s (138 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Keithens (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Keithen
Nearby Names Like Keithen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keithen
Keith Boy
#756 437,907 births
Keion Boy
#2936 2,859 births
Keilan Boy
#3565 1,325 births
Keifer Boy
1,155 births
Keir Boy
#6549 1,053 births
Compare Keithen side by side: Keithen vs Keith Keithen vs Keion Keithen vs Keilan
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, 1964–2023 (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. "Keithen: Baby Name Since 1964 - 579 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keithen. 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 Keithen 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.