Keane
Keane is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Fighter or warrior; derived from the Gaelic element for battle.
Origin and history
Keane is an English form of the Irish surname Ó Catháin, meaning 'descendant of Cathán'. The underlying root 'cath' translates to 'battle'. In the United States, it remains a rare but established given name primarily given to boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,486 babies in the United States have been named Keane since 1880. It ranks #3248 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1830.
States where it is most popular
- CA (83.8 %)
- HI (5.2 %)
- TX (5.2 %)
- PA (3.1 %)
- NY (2.6 %)
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 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 49 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 170 |
| 1990-2000 | 310 |
| 2000-2010 | 344 |
| 2010-2019 | 380 |
| 2020-2029 | 97 |
Famous people named Keane
- Keane Carver: Professional Wrestler
Fun facts
- Keane stems from the Irish personal name Cathán, which is built on the Gaelic word 'cath', meaning battle.
- Like many modern male names in the U.S., Keane transitioned from an Irish family surname into a first name.