Keith Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEETH / /kiːθ/Scottish; Gaelic
Meaning
Scottish: from the place of the battle; Gaelic: slender
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Keith has Scottish origins, derived from a place name in East Lothian, Scotland. It became popular as a given name in the 20th century. The name is associated with various historical figures and has been used in literature and popular culture.
Trend Summary
Keith experienced peak popularity in the mid-20th century but has seen a decline in usage in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Keath
- Keth
International Variants
- Keit (English)
- Kito (Japanese)
Famous people named Keith
Keith Richards is a renowned musician, best known as the guitarist for the Rolling Stones.
Keith Urban is a celebrated country music singer and songwriter from New Zealand.
Keith Olbermann is a prominent American sports and political commentator.
Keith Haring was an influential American artist and social activist known for his graffiti-inspired artwork.
Fictional characters named Keith
Keith Kogane is a character from the animated series 'Voltron: Legendary Defender', serving as a pilot of the Black Lion.
Keith is a character in the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' franchise, known for his role as a skilled fighter.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Keith was first seen in the United States in 1888. Keith has ranked as high as #66 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Keith has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Keith (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
GA | 23 | |
TX | 22 | |
NY | 21 | |
CA | 21 | |
FL | 21 | |
OH | 15 | |
VA | 14 | |
NC | 13 | |
MI | 11 | |
IL | 10 | |
LA | 10 | |
MD | 10 | |
PA | 9 | |
SC | 9 | |
MO | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1888 | 6 |
1889 | 6 |
1890 | 7 |
1892 | 7 |
1893 | 13 |
1894 | 11 |
1895 | 6 |
1896 | 14 |
1897 | 7 |
1898 | 7 |
1899 | 14 |
1900 | 16 |
1901 | 15 |
1902 | 20 |
1903 | 21 |
1904 | 17 |
1905 | 35 |
1906 | 31 |
1907 | 45 |
1908 | 42 |
1909 | 42 |
1910 | 43 |
1911 | 60 |
1912 | 169 |
1913 | 212 |
1914 | 291 |
1915 | 422 |
1916 | 476 |
1917 | 518 |
1918 | 580 |
1919 | 653 |
1920 | 803 |
1921 | 998 |
1922 | 984 |
1923 | 1,104 |
1924 | 1,071 |
1925 | 1,138 |
1926 | 1,120 |
1927 | 1,232 |
1928 | 1,223 |
1929 | 1,242 |
1930 | 1,354 |
1931 | 1,377 |
1932 | 1,315 |
1933 | 1,315 |
1934 | 1,353 |
1935 | 1,368 |
1936 | 1,402 |
1937 | 1,342 |
1938 | 1,535 |
1939 | 1,506 |
1940 | 1,512 |
1941 | 1,652 |
1942 | 1,785 |
1943 | 2,382 |
1944 | 2,293 |
1945 | 2,164 |
1946 | 2,860 |
1947 | 3,683 |
1948 | 3,661 |
1949 | 3,878 |
1950 | 4,567 |
1951 | 5,767 |
1952 | 7,174 |
1953 | 7,376 |
1954 | 8,358 |
1955 | 10,415 |
1956 | 11,480 |
1957 | 12,437 |
1958 | 11,903 |
1959 | 11,759 |
1960 | 12,174 |
1961 | 12,278 |
1962 | 11,625 |
1963 | 12,242 |
1964 | 11,655 |
1965 | 10,671 |
1966 | 11,614 |
1967 | 11,006 |
1968 | 9,865 |
1969 | 9,443 |
1970 | 9,615 |
1971 | 9,852 |
1972 | 9,146 |
1973 | 8,167 |
1974 | 7,390 |
1975 | 6,822 |
1976 | 6,744 |
1977 | 6,598 |
1978 | 6,172 |
1979 | 6,188 |
1980 | 5,887 |
1981 | 5,621 |
1982 | 5,620 |
1983 | 5,313 |
1984 | 5,328 |
1985 | 5,215 |
1986 | 5,040 |
1987 | 4,782 |
1988 | 4,948 |
1989 | 4,892 |
1990 | 4,481 |
1991 | 4,124 |
1992 | 3,628 |
1993 | 3,265 |
1994 | 2,785 |
1995 | 2,457 |
1996 | 2,183 |
1997 | 2,000 |
1998 | 1,785 |
1999 | 1,662 |
2000 | 1,525 |
2001 | 1,432 |
2002 | 1,326 |
2003 | 1,313 |
2004 | 1,315 |
2005 | 1,165 |
2006 | 1,250 |
2007 | 1,156 |
2008 | 1,061 |
2009 | 967 |
2010 | 890 |
2011 | 806 |
2012 | 842 |
2013 | 761 |
2014 | 754 |
2015 | 729 |
2016 | 634 |
2017 | 587 |
2018 | 570 |
2019 | 512 |
2020 | 461 |
2021 | 468 |
2022 | 382 |
2023 | 373 |
2024 | 336 |