Total births
1,382
Boys' name · since 1972
Keyan
1,382 babies named Keyan in U.S. Social Security records since 1972, with the highest year being 2007. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3642
- among boys today
- 1,382
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
1,382 babies have been named Keyan since 1972, making it today's #3642 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Keyan recorded 1,382 times among boys since 1972, holding rank #3642 nationally today, ahead of 75% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #3642 among boys today
- 1,382 born since 1972
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Keyan is currently the #3642 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 1,382 born since 1972, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3642
- among boys today
- 1,382
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Keyan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3642
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Keyan was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
63 babies were named Keyan in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Keyan compares
1,382 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
Keyan's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Keyan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,382 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 23 | 22,252 |
Keyan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Keyan's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 63, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Keyan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#3,642
Active since
1972
Keyan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Keyan popularity over time - girls
7 total births recorded since 1976 (Keyan as girls' name)
Keyan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Keyan's strongest decade.
436 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Keyan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 69
1980s
69 births
- 1990s
1990s
234 births
- 2000s
2000s
433 births
- 2010s
2010s
436 births
- 2020s
2020s
200 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 436 births (32% of all-time use).
How Keyan 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 Keyan's total volume
Keyan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Keyan by state
Where Keyan concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 64 | 4.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Keyan's total US births 4.6%
Even split
64 of 1,382 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keyan? ▼
Keyan has been given to 1,382 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3642 as of the latest data. 63 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Keyan most popular? ▼
Keyan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 436 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Keyan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keyan are California (64 births), Texas (12 births), Florida (11 births).
How long has the name Keyan been used? ▼
Records for Keyan go back to 1972, giving 54 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Keyan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keyon, Keyshawn, Keylan, Keyton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keyan's data
- Keyan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (436 total births) through the 2020s (200) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Keyans (64 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 Keyan
Nearby Names Like Keyan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keyan
Keyon Boy
#2004 5,919 births
Keyshawn Boy
#3072 4,059 births
Keylan Boy
#4647 1,018 births
Keyton Boy
#12831 797 births
Keylor Boy
#2957 738 births
Compare Keyan side by side: Keyan vs Keyon Keyan vs Keyshawn Keyan vs Keylan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Keyan
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, 1972–2025 (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. "Keyan: #3642 Boys' Name - 1,382 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keyan. 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 Keyan 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.