Keanan
Keanan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Ancient or little ancient one.
Origin and history
Keanan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic name Cianán, meaning ancient or little ancient one. It serves as a modern phonetic variant of the more common spelling Keenan. In the United States, it remains a rare given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
623 babies in the United States have been named Keanan since 1880. It ranks #4053 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1899.
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 243 |
| 2000-2010 | 199 |
| 2010-2019 | 120 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Famous people named Keanan
- Keanan Lowe: American football player, Coach
Nicknames
Kean
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Irish word cían, which translates to ancient or long-lasting.
- Keanan is a less common spelling variant of Keenan, which gained popularity in the late 20th century.