Keaton
How to say it: KEE-tun · /ˈkitən/
From the shed town; from Old English 'cyta' (shed) + 'tun' (settlement). Known via actor/comedian Buster Keaton.
Keaton was the 717th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 333 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 46% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #917 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #717 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 333 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,955 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −46% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #917 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving almost entirely within recent decades, Keaton crested in the 2000s. Now sitting well below that high, it looks set to drift lower over the next few years.
What goes with it
Sharp consonants give Keaton a brisk snap in a couple of beats. Easton makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Keaton is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Keaton
- Keaton Henson (born 1988)English musician and artist
- Keaton Wallace (born 1999)American basketball player
- Keaton Ellerby (born 1988)Canadian ice hockey player
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