Declining since 2020.
Popularity of Keiston since 1991
Babies named Keiston per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Keiston is a rare modern name that appeared in U.S. birth records starting in 1991. It reached its highest usage in 2013, but has been declining in popularity since about 2020. The name's origin is uncertain, likely a creative construction blending a short form like Keis with the common suffix -ton. Its rarity makes it distinctive, though it has not been recorded frequently enough in recent years to calculate a per-100,000-births rate or identify top states of use. Parents choosing Keiston today are selecting a name that peaked in the 2010s and is now in a downward trajectory.
Keiston is a modern invented name, likely created in the late 20th century. It may be a blend of the popular name Keis (a short form of Keiser or similar) with the suffix -ton, common in surnames and place names. Alternatively, it could be a respelling of Keston, a surname of English origin. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1991.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keis, Key
Variants: Keston, Keistin
Sibling names for Keiston
Names that share Keiston's style, for a brother or sister.
