Will my child share the name Keith with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Keith per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Keith in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Keith becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Keith is declining: down 1,803 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #379 in 1996.

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.

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Keith is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Keith in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#5137

US Rank #801

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

In the US it ranks even higher at #756, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.