Kean
Kean is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Ancient or enduring.
Origin and history
Kean is an Irish and Gaelic name derived from Cian, meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'. It also exists as an English surname and a variant of the name Keane. In the United States, it remains a rare given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
997 babies in the United States have been named Kean since 1880. It ranks #3685 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1836.
States where it is most popular
- CA (79.7 %)
- TX (11.9 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 78 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 175 |
| 2000-2010 | 239 |
| 2010-2019 | 223 |
| 2020-2029 | 91 |
Fun facts
- It is an anglicized spelling of the traditional Irish name Cian.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys in the United States have been given the name Kean since 1880.