Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Keaten since 1989
Babies named Keaten per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 180 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Keaten is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989, part of a wave of invented names built on trendy phonetic elements. It reached its peak popularity in 2006, with its highest number of births that year. Since then, its trajectory has been falling steadily, reflecting a broader shift in naming fashions away from late-2000s favorites. Despite never ranking in the top 1,000 nationally and having no top-state concentrations, Keaten exemplifies the creative liberty parents take in crafting distinctive, contemporary names.
Keaten is a modern American coinage, likely formed from the phonetic elements of names like Keaton and Hayden. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1989 and saw a peak in 2006. Its appeal lies in its trendy sound rather than any historical derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kee, Keat
Sibling names for Keaten
Names that share Keaten's style, for a brother or sister.
