Holding steady.
Popularity of Keanon since 1977
Babies named Keanon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keanon is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1977. It peaked the following year in 1978, with a very small number of newborns receiving the name. Since then, its usage has remained stable at extremely low levels, with fewer than five annual births in most years. The name likely originates as a variant of the Irish Cianán, tying it to a longstanding Gaelic tradition, though its modern spelling may reflect a purely creative coinage. Because it has never ranked in Social Security data, Keanon remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with Irish roots.
Keanon is a modern spelling variant of Cianán, an Irish diminutive of Cian, meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'. It emerged in the United States in the late 1970s, likely influenced by surnames or contemporary naming trends favoring the '-an' suffix. The name has seen sporadic use, with a small peak in 1978.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kean, Kee, Non
Sibling names for Keanon
Names that share Keanon's style, for a brother or sister.
