Keenan
How to say it: KEE-nun · /ˈkinən/
Anglicized form of Irish Cianan, diminutive of Cian meaning 'ancient, enduring'; from early Irish mythology.
Keenan was the 718th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 149 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #751 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #718 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 149 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,955 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | +4% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #751 |
| In France, 2025 | #226 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 1990s, Keenan has faded steadily. It now sits well below that high and looks likely to slip further.
What goes with it
Soft around the edges with a crisp center, Keenan is said KEE nun in two syllables. Brennan feels close in spirit and Ken works as a nickname.
Nicknames
- Keen
- Ken
Honouring a Keenan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Keenan is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #226 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Keenan
- Keenan Wynn (1916–1986)American actor
- Keenan Evans (born 1996)American basketball player
- Keenan Allen (born 1992)American football player
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