Will my child share the name Keenan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Keenan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Keenan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Keenan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Keenan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 240 places in the last five years. Its peak was #188 in 1998. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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

Keenan is more popular in the US (#996) than in the UK (#2922). 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 Keenan a popular baby name in the United States?

Keenan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2922

Keenan

Keenan is a distinctive choice, ranked #2922 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Keenan in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2922

US Rank #996

About the Name Keenan

Keenan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 240 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #188 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Keenan 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 #996, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.