Keithen

KEE-thən · Of uncertain origin, likely a modern variant of Keith or Nathan.

Peak popularity

2011

Usually for

Boys

Trend

Declining since 2007

Declining since 2007.

Popularity of Keithen since 1964

Babies named Keithen per year in U.S. Social Security records.

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Boys
1960s	32
1970s	59
1980s	79
1990s	138
2000s	138
2010s	119
2020s	14

Meaning & origin

Keithen is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1964. It has never been widely used, with no rank in the top 1000. The name reached its highest usage in 2011, but its trajectory has been falling since 2007. Keithen is typically given to boys, and it reflects a trend of blending or respelling familiar names like Keith and Nathan. Its rarity and modern sound appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name.

Keithen is a modern name, probably a blend or respelling of Keith (Scottish surname from a place name) and Nathan (Hebrew 'gift'). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1964 and saw modest use, peaking in 2011. Its usage has been falling since 2007.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kee, Ken

Variants: Keathan, Keethan

Sibling names for Keithen

Names that share Keithen's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Kaitlyn, Madison, Emily, Avery, Grace

Brothers: Kyle, Nathan, Ethan, Logan, Mason

Questions parents ask

What does the name Keithen mean?

Keithen is of uncertain origin but is likely a modern combination of Keith and Nathan. Its meaning is not definitively settled.

How popular is Keithen?

Keithen has never been a common name; it has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak usage was in 2011 with an unknown rank.

Is Keithen a boy's or girl's name?

Keithen is predominantly used for boys.