Keenan

Keenan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 166 boys in the United States.

Keenan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Keenan

Keenan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Keenan first appears in Social Security records in 1942. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #354 in 1997, and in 2024 166 babies received the name — 18,025 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Keenan in US records

First recorded (US)
1942
Best US rank
#354 in 1997
Peak year
1997
Babies named Keenan in 2024
166
Total since 1880
18,025

Keenan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#188 in 1998
Babies named Keenan in 2025
12
Total since 1996
1,304

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Keenan mean?

The meaning of Keenan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Keenan a boy or girl name?

Keenan is a boy name. In 2024, 166 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Keenan?

Keenan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Keenan?

Keenan first appears in US records in 1942. Its best-ever ranking was #354 in 1997, and 166 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].