Keithan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEE-than / /ˈkiːθən/English; Gaelic
Meaning
English: 'from the battlefield'; Gaelic: 'descendant of the warrior'
Historical & Cultural Background
Keithan is a modern variant of the name Keith, which has roots in both English and Gaelic traditions. The name Keith originally referred to a place name in Scotland. It has been used as a given name since the 20th century. The variant Keithan reflects a trend of creating unique names by modifying traditional ones.
Trend Summary
Keithan is a relatively uncommon name in the United States, with limited popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Keethan
- Kethan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Keithan was first seen in the United States in 1965. Keithan has ranked as high as #1344 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Keithan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Keithan (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 |