Keith
Male name · ↓ Falling
175,684
Total Births
1957
Peak Year
#711
Rank 2023
1888
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Keith
Keith is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 175,684 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 27 births |
| 1890s | 178 births |
| 1900s | 618 births |
| 1910s | 2,096 births |
| 1920s | 5,240 births |
| 1930s | 6,316 births |
| 1940s | 10,809 births |
| 1950s | 36,822 births |
| 1960s | 44,735 births |
| 1970s | 30,579 births |
| 1980s | 20,521 births |
| 1990s | 11,014 births |
| 2000s | 4,624 births |
| 2010s | 1,647 births |
| 2020s | 458 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keith?
Keith has been given to 175,684 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1957 with 4,917 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #711.
Is Keith a boy or girl name?
Keith is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Keith most popular?
Keith was most popular in 1957, when 4,917 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Keith?
Keith first appeared in US records in 1888.