#7562024 rank
1957peak year
421,038babies named Keith since 1880
▼ 34%5-year trend
Keith popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Keith mean?
From a Scottish clan surname taken from a place in East Lothian, of Celtic origin possibly meaning 'woodland'. A mid-century American staple.
OriginScottish
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Keith
Same era, same vibe — if you like Keith, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Keiths
- Keith Richards, musician
- Keith Moon, drummer
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