Rising since 2020.
Popularity of Keenon since 1970
Babies named Keenon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 132 |
| 1990s | 192 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Keenon first entered U.S. birth records in 1970, a fairly recent arrival for a given name. Its peak popularity occurred in 1995, though it has never broken into the top 1,000 names nationally. The name has shown a rising trajectory since 2020, suggesting a modest uptick in interest. With no clear etymology, Keenon is best understood as a modern invention, blending the sound of names like Keenan with the popular suffix -on. Its scarcity means it is not associated with any particular U.S. state, and it has no famous historical bearers. Parents drawn to Keenon often appreciate its fresh, contemporary feel and simple pronunciation.
Keenon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1970. It is likely a modern coinage, formed by combining the phonetic elements of existing Irish or Scottish names like Keenan and Kieran with the fashionable suffix -on, which gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name has no established historical or linguistic roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kee, Keke, Key
Variants: Keenan
Sibling names for Keenon
Names that share Keenon's style, for a brother or sister.
