Keith
Peaked at #32 nationally in 1966, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1888, Keith has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Keith — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1283
in 1968
Last ranked
#13305
in 2007
Years tracked
87
1900–2007
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1900, Keith reached its peak popularity for girls in 1968, ranking #1283 nationally with 74 babies given the name that year.
Keith hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2007, when it stood at #13305.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #13,305 | 8 |
| 2004 | #12,190 | 8 |
| 2003 | #11,871 | 8 |
| 2002 | #14,517 | 6 |
| 2000 | #10,320 | 9 |
| 1997 | #14,896 | 5 |
| 1996 | #10,042 | 8 |
| 1995 | #14,538 | 5 |
Keith — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#32
in 1966
Current rank
#756
in 2024
Years tracked
136
1888–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1888, Keith reached its peak popularity for boys in 1966, ranking #32 nationally with 11,614 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #412 (2014) to #756 (2024) — a 46% drop.
As of 2024, Keith ranks #756 nationally for boys, with 336 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #756 | 336 |
| 2023 | #713 | 373 |
| 2022 | #693 | 382 |
| 2021 | #596 | 468 |
| 2020 | #597 | 461 |
| 2019 | #550 | 512 |
| 2018 | #503 | 570 |
| 2017 | #493 | 587 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Keith most popular?
Keith was most popular in 1966, when it ranked #32 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Keith becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Keith?
At least 439,808 babies have been recorded with the name Keith in the US since 1888, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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