Declining since 2015.
Popularity of Keighan since 2006
Babies named Keighan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 | 40 |
| 2010s | 25 | 115 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keighan is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2006. Its peak year of usage was 2014, but since 2015 it has been on a downward trajectory, reflecting the fleeting nature of many contemporary coinages. The name was never common enough to rank in the national top 1000 or to appear in any state's top lists. Its spelling, featuring the uncommon '-igh-' digraph, suggests a creative respelling of established names like Keegan or Keelan. Despite its recent origin, Keighan fits the pattern of style-driven names that appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, phonetic twist on familiar sounds. Without a long historical record, the name remains a marker of modern naming innovation rather than tradition.
Keighan is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2006. It appears to be a respelling or variation of names like Keegan or Keelan, with the '-igh-' spelling possibly influenced by Irish names like Keighley. Its use peaked in 2014 and has declined since 2015.
Sibling names for Keighan
Names that share Keighan's style, for a brother or sister.
