Keith

Rank 692nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Keith was 692nd most popular baby name for boys and 1,441st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 381 babies were named Keith in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 8,850 babies in the United States were named Keith. Today, the average age of someone named Keith is around 54 to 58 years old.

The name "Keith" is not common today.

Nicknames for Keith include Kei and Keithie.

Keith Meaning & Origin

Keith is a Scottish name which means "from the battleground," symbolizing strength and bravery.

The name Keith is described as reliable, bold and charming.

Pronunciation

Keith is pronounced keith in English. The name Keith has 5 letters and 1 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Keith

  • The name Keith is shared by several famous musicians including Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, Keith Urban in country music, and Keith Moon who was the drummer for The Who.

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Geography

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