Total births
3,204
Unisex name · since 1968
Keoni
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 3,204 babies named Keoni, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1728
- among boys today
- 3,204
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Keoni is the #1728 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 3,204 recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Keoni has been recorded 3,204 times among boys since 1968, currently ranked #1728 nationally and more common than 88% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #1728 among boys today
- 3,204 born since 1968
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Keoni is currently the #1728 unisex name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 3,204 born since 1968, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1728
- among boys today
- 3,204
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Keoni vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1728
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Keoni was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
113 babies were named Keoni in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Keoni compares
3,204 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Keoni's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Keoni | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,204 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 113 | 23 | 22,252 |
Keoni's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Keoni's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 113, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Keoni at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#1,728
Active since
1968
Keoni popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 113
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Keoni popularity over time - girls
372 total births recorded since 1991 (Keoni as girls' name)
Keoni by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Keoni's strongest decade.
843 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Keoni births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 134
1970s
134 births
- 1980s 310
1980s
310 births
- 1990s
1990s
527 births
- 2000s
2000s
804 births
- 2010s
2010s
843 births
- 2020s
2020s
570 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 843 births (26% of all-time use).
How Keoni 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 Keoni's total volume
Keoni vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Keoni by state
Where Keoni concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 795 | 24.8% |
| #2 | California | | 734 | 22.9% |
| #3 | Washington | | 125 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Texas | | 90 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Florida | | 74 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Oregon | | 34 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 23 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Utah | | 15 | 0.5% |
Hawaii share of Keoni's total US births 24.8%
Even split
795 of 3,204 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Keoni appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keoni? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 3,204 babies named Keoni. Today it holds rank #1728 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2013, with 113 births.
When was Keoni most popular? ▼
Keoni was most popular in the 2010s decade with 843 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Keoni most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keoni are Hawaii (795 births), California (734 births), Washington (125 births).
Is Keoni a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Keoni is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,204 births, and as a girl's name it has 372 births.
How long has the name Keoni been used? ▼
Records for Keoni go back to 1968, giving 58 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Keoni? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keon, Keondre, Keonte, Keontae, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keoni's data
- Keoni's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (843 total births) through the 2020s (570) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Keonis (795 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Keoni
Nearby Names Like Keoni
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keoni
Keon Boy
#1159 9,123 births
Keondre Boy
#4260 1,563 births
Keonte Boy
#10160 1,523 births
Keontae Boy
#4494 1,205 births
Keone Boy
#9171 610 births
Compare Keoni side by side: Keoni vs Keon Keoni vs Keondre Keoni vs Keonte
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Keoni
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Shalom #1726
2,460 births · Peak 2021
Geovanni #1730
4,390 births · Peak 2008
Oskar #1725
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Taha #1731
2,424 births · Peak 2014
Kennedy #1724
7,457 births · Peak 1964
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1,992 births · Peak 2019
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, 1968–2025 (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. "Keoni: #1728 Unisex Name - 3,204 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keoni. 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 Keoni 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.