Will my child share the name Keanu with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 40 UK babies named Keanu per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Keanu in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Keanu becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Keanu is declining: down 315 places since 2020, to #811 in 2025. It peaked at #496 in 2020.

Is Keanu popular in the US as well as the UK?

Keanu is more popular in the US (#632) than in the UK (#711). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Keanu a popular baby name in the United States?

Keanu ranks #632 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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Keanu is a distinctive choice, ranked #811 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Keanu in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#811

US Rank #649

About the Name Keanu

Keanu has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 215 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #496 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Keanu is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Keanu in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #632, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.