Will my child share the name Keith with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Keith per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Keith in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Keith becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Keith has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 355 places in the last five years. Its peak was #379 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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

Keith is more popular in the US (#756) than in the UK (#3689). 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 Keith a popular baby name in the United States?

Keith ranks #756 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3689

Keith

Keith is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Keith in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3689

US Rank #756

About the Name Keith

Keith has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 355 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #379 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Keith 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 #756, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.