Keith
How to say it: KEETH · /ˈkiθ/
From a Scottish surname derived from a place name, possibly from Gaelic 'coille' meaning 'wood' or 'forest'.
Keith was the 744th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 311 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 57% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #966 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 | #744 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 311 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,660 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −57% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #966 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
In the 1960s Keith stood at its tallest before beginning a long fade. Now far below that peak, more slipping is expected.
What goes with it
One clipped syllable gives a crisp and breathy bite. Craig and Scott share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Keith is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Keith
- Keith Richards (born 1943)British musician, guitarist of the Rolling Stones
- Keith Jarrett (born 1945)American jazz/classical pianist and composer
- Keith Haring (1958–1990)American artist and social activist
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