Keane Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEEN / /kiːn/Irish; Gaelic
Meaning
Irish: 'descendant of Caoin', Gaelic: 'handsome'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Keane is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Caoin', which means 'descendant of Caoin'. It has been used as both a first name and a surname in Ireland. The name has historical significance in Irish culture, often associated with nobility and heritage. In modern times, it has gained popularity as a given name in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Keane has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Keen
- Kean
International Variants
- Caoimhe (Irish)
- Keenan (Irish)
Famous people named Keane
Keane Barry is an Irish professional darts player known for his achievements in youth competitions.
Keane Thompson is an American actor and comedian recognized for his work on 'Saturday Night Live'.
Keane is a British rock band known for hits like 'Somewhere Only We Know'.
Keane is a popular Irish singer-songwriter known for his emotive music.
Fictional characters named Keane
Keane is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', known for his role in the storyline.
Keane is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Keane was first seen in the United States in 1950. Keane has ranked as high as #1328 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Hawaii, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Keane has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Keane (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 42 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 13 |