Keaton is a distinctive choice, ranked #1282 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Keaton in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1282
US Rank #843
About the Name Keaton
Keaton has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 384 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #271 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Keaton is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #843, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Keaton
Unlikely. With around 21 UK babies named Keaton per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Keaton in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Keaton has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 384 places in the last five years. Its peak was #271 in 2000. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Keaton is more popular in the US (#843) than in the UK (#1282). 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.
Notable people named Keaton include: Michael Keaton — Michael John Douglas, known professionally as Michael Keaton, is an American actor.; Riley Keaton — Nicholas Riley Keaton is an American politician who served as a Delegate to the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2023.; Keaton Wagler — Keaton Wagler is an American college basketball player for the Illinois Fighting Illini of the Big Ten Conference..
Keaton ranks #843 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
21
UK babies named Keaton (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 384 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Keaton
Likely around 1 other Keaton in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Keaton
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Michael John Douglas, known professionally as Michael Keaton, is an American actor. His accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.
Nicholas Riley Keaton is an American politician who served as a Delegate to the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2023. Keaton is a Republican.
Keaton Anthony Mitchell is an American professional football running back for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the East Carolina Pirates and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens after the 2023 NFL draft.
Keaton Wallace is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the UTSA Roadrunners.