Keanu
Keanu is a boy's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Cool breeze over the mountains.
Origin and history
Keanu is a Hawaiian given name that translates to 'cool breeze over the mountains'. It gained widespread international visibility in the late 20th century primarily due to American actor Keanu Reeves. In recent years, its popularity in the United States has risen significantly, entering the top 600 names for boys.
Popularity in the United States
8,695 babies in the United States have been named Keanu since 1880. It ranks #1294 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #566.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.1 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- HI (10 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,633 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,957 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,091 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,014 |
Famous people named Keanu
- Keanu Reeves: Actor
Fun facts
- The name is composed of the Hawaiian elements 'ke' (the) and 'anu' (coolness or cold).
- The rise of the name in mainstream American usage corresponds heavily with the popularity of actor Keanu Reeves.