Declining since 2011, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Keston since 1981
Babies named Keston per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 218 |
| 2010s | 304 |
| 2020s | 135 |
Meaning & origin
Keston entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1981, a late arrival compared to many traditional names. It reached its highest rank of 4,857 in 2010, corresponding to a peak year of 1 in 85,404 births. Since 2011, however, its frequency has been steadily falling, reflecting a trajectory typical of surname-style names that briefly catch on but fail to sustain momentum. With no records in any top state, Keston remains a rare choice nationwide. Its sound-alike appeal and the modern naming fashion for surnames ending in '-ston' (like Weston, Preston) likely boosted its mid-2000s rise, but the name has not achieved lasting popularity.
Keston is an English locational surname derived from a place name in Kent, England. The place name combines the Old English personal name 'Cēatta' or the tribal name 'Cēattan' with 'tūn', meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement', thus signifying 'Cēatta's settlement' or 'settlement of the religious community'. As a given name, Keston came into use in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the trend of using surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kes, Kestie
Sibling names for Keston
Names that share Keston's style, for a brother or sister.
