Boy
Keith
wood, forest
About Keith
Solid, dependable, and thoroughly genuine, Keith represents classic masculinity without pretension. This name has served generations well, proving its staying power through decades of changing trends. Keith suggests reliability and straightforward honesty—qualities that form the foundation of strong character. The single syllable makes it concise and powerful, easy to remember and impossible to mispronounce. Parents who select Keith often appreciate traditional values and time-tested choices over flashy alternatives. The name works seamlessly in professional settings while remaining perfectly comfortable in casual contexts. Keith has been chosen by musicians, actors, athletes, and everyday heroes, demonstrating its versatility across all walks of life. It pairs exceptionally well with virtually any middle name or surname, creating smooth combinations without complication. While not currently trendy, Keith maintains quiet dignity that never feels dated, offering your son a name he'll grow into with confidence and pride.
Popularity of the Name Keith
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | #989 | ||||
| 1889 | #930 | ||||
| 1890 | #848 | ||||
| 1892 | #909 | ||||
| 1893 | #558 | ||||
| 1894 | #652 | ||||
| 1896 | #572 | ||||
| 1897 | #891 | ||||
| 1898 | #943 | ||||
| 1899 | #532 | ||||
| 1900 | #637 | #70 | |||
| 1901 | #519 | #94 | |||
| 1902 | #482 | #79 | |||
| 1903 | #460 | #61 | |||
| 1904 | #551 | #61 | |||
| 1905 | #350 | #61 | |||
| 1906 | #391 | #61 | |||
| 1907 | #318 | #64 | |||
| 1908 | #351 | #55 | |||
| 1909 | #366 | #45 | |||
| 1910 | #411 | #45 | |||
| 1911 | #356 | #45 | |||
| 1912 | #273 | #50 | |||
| 1913 | #261 | #45 | |||
| 1914 | #251 | #45 | |||
| 1915 | #236 | #48 | |||
| 1916 | #224 | #49 | |||
| 1917 | #216 | #48 | |||
| 1918 | #214 | #52 | |||
| 1919 | #194 | #45 | |||
| 1920 | #175 | #40 | |||
| 1921 | #153 | #31 | |||
| 1922 | #157 | #27 | |||
| 1923 | #145 | #19 | |||
| 1924 | #150 | #22 | |||
| 1925 | #146 | #31 | |||
| 1926 | #148 | #23 | |||
| 1927 | #141 | #29 | |||
| 1928 | #139 | #18 | |||
| 1929 | #138 | #14 | |||
| 1930 | #130 | #17 | |||
| 1931 | #123 | #15 | |||
| 1932 | #133 | #25 | |||
| 1933 | #127 | #26 | |||
| 1934 | #125 | #26 | |||
| 1935 | #125 | #27 | |||
| 1936 | #122 | #30 | |||
| 1937 | #123 | #28 | |||
| 1938 | #120 | #34 | |||
| 1939 | #117 | #43 | |||
| 1940 | #125 | #27 | |||
| 1941 | #119 | #30 | |||
| 1942 | #123 | #35 | |||
| 1943 | #108 | #35 | |||
| 1944 | #104 | #33 | |||
| 1945 | #108 | #32 | |||
| 1946 | #96 | #34 | |||
| 1947 | #91 | #33 | |||
| 1948 | #89 | #30 | |||
| 1949 | #85 | #35 | |||
| 1950 | #78 | #34 | |||
| 1951 | #59 | #36 | |||
| 1952 | #49 | #36 | |||
| 1953 | #47 | #34 | |||
| 1954 | #45 | #33 | |||
| 1955 | #39 | #41 | |||
| 1956 | #36 | #40 | |||
| 1957 | #36 | #39 | |||
| 1958 | #37 | #34 | |||
| 1959 | #39 | #40 | |||
| 1960 | #35 | #51 | |||
| 1961 | #35 | #45 | |||
| 1962 | #36 | #51 | |||
| 1963 | #33 | #57 | |||
| 1964 | #34 | #70 | #97 | ||
| 1965 | #35 | #83 | #84 | ||
| 1966 | #32 | #88 | #90 | ||
| 1967 | #34 | #81 | #81 | ||
| 1968 | #35 | #101 | #74 | ||
| 1969 | #36 | #107 | #64 | ||
| 1970 | #38 | #123 | #61 | ||
| 1971 | #37 | #136 | #40 | ||
| 1972 | #38 | #119 | #39 | ||
| 1973 | #41 | #127 | #24 | ||
| 1974 | #44 | #127 | #19 | ||
| 1975 | #49 | #148 | #17 | ||
| 1976 | #48 | #143 | #18 | ||
| 1977 | #48 | #123 | #21 | ||
| 1978 | #49 | #176 | #22 | ||
| 1979 | #52 | #171 | #20 | ||
| 1980 | #56 | #150 | #19 | ||
| 1981 | #58 | #162 | #23 | ||
| 1982 | #59 | #186 | #27 | ||
| 1983 | #61 | #167 | #19 | ||
| 1984 | #61 | #190 | #25 | ||
| 1985 | #64 | #156 | #30 | ||
| 1986 | #66 | #159 | #32 | ||
| 1987 | #69 | #195 | #31 | ||
| 1988 | #70 | #324 | #22 | ||
| 1989 | #70 | #203 | #22 | ||
| 1990 | #80 | #204 | #30 | ||
| 1991 | #89 | #267 | #26 | #133 | |
| 1992 | #102 | #239 | #32 | #143 | |
| 1993 | #109 | #352 | #45 | #170 | |
| 1994 | #126 | #295 | #45 | #183 | |
| 1995 | #142 | #319 | #40 | #192 | |
| 1996 | #159 | #326 | #49 | #217 | |
| 1997 | #169 | #330 | #56 | #235 | |
| 1998 | #190 | #391 | #63 | #251 | |
| 1999 | #206 | #421 | #74 | #234 | |
| 2000 | #222 | #465 | #87 | #239 | |
| 2001 | #237 | #519 | #74 | #326 | |
| 2002 | #248 | #688 | #79 | #284 | |
| 2003 | #251 | #563 | #91 | #332 | |
| 2004 | #252 | #616 | #124 | #338 | |
| 2005 | #285 | #767 | #389 | #127 | #371 |
| 2006 | #276 | #130 | #432 | ||
| 2007 | #298 | #998 | #162 | #399 | |
| 2008 | #315 | #971 | #200 | #376 | |
| 2009 | #329 | #193 | #410 | ||
| 2010 | #346 | #247 | #456 | ||
| 2011 | #368 | #355 | #484 | ||
| 2012 | #362 | #372 | #463 | ||
| 2013 | #393 | #393 | #596 | ||
| 2014 | #412 | #354 | #509 | ||
| 2015 | #424 | #300 | #451 | ||
| 2016 | #485 | #471 | #761 | ||
| 2017 | #493 | #523 | #734 | ||
| 2018 | #503 | #466 | #464 | ||
| 2019 | #550 | #637 | |||
| 2020 | #598 | #657 | #615 | ||
| 2021 | #592 | #778 | |||
| 2022 | #694 | #889 | |||
| 2023 | #713 | #585 | #683 | ||
| 2024 | #756 | #432 | #859 | ||
| 2025 | #801 | #595 | #958 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Keith
Names Similar to Keith
Nicknames for Keith
- Kip
- Keefy
- Kit
- Kee
Famous People Named Keith
| Keith Richards | British musician and member of the Rolling Stones |
| Keith Urban | Australian country music singer |
| Keith Haring | American artist and social activist |
| Keith Emerson | British keyboardist and composer |
| Keith Moon | English drummer, best known for his work with the Who |
| Keith Hernandez | American former professional baseball player |
| Keith Carradine | American actor and singer |
| Keith Sweat | American R&B singer-songwriter |
| Keith David | American actor and voice artist |
| Keith Jarrett | American jazz pianist and composer |
| Keith Olbermann | American sports and political commentator |
| Keith Coogan | American actor |
| Keith Flint | English musician and dancer, member of the Prodigy |
| Keith Lockhart | American conductor, music director of the Boston Pops Orchestra |
| Keith Morris | American punk rock vocalist, founding member of the bands Black Flag and Circle Jerks |
| Keith Ellison | American politician and attorney |
| Keith Ablow | American psychiatrist and author |
| Keith Foulke | American former professional baseball player |
| Keith Miller | Australian cricketer and fighter pilot |
| Keith Thurman | American professional boxer |
Characters Named Keith
| Keith Kogane | Character from the animated series "Voltron - Legendary Defender" |
| Keith Scott | Character from the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Keith Lard | Character from the TV series "The League of Gentlemen" |
| Keith Summers | Character from the TV series "Bates Motel" |
| Keith Sweatshirt | Character from the TV series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" |
| Keith Goodman | Character from the anime series "Tiger & Bunny" |
| Keith Flick | Character from the anime series "B - The Beginning" |
| Keith Knight | Character from the TV series "Woke" |
| Keith Stone | Character from the Keystone Light beer commercials |
| Keith Burgess | Character from the video game "Dead Rising 2" |
| Keith Carradine | Character from the TV series "Madam Secretary" |
| Keith Jenkins | Character from the TV series "Deadly Class" |
| Keith Habersberger | Fictionalized version of himself in the YouTube series "The Try Guys" |
| Keith Lemon | Character from the TV series "Bo' Selecta!" |
| Keith McGrath | Character from the TV series "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Keith Van Horn | Character from the video game "Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas" |
| Keith Mars | Character from the film "Veronica Mars" |