Keaton
Keaton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Place where kites (birds) nest, or shed town.
Origin and history
Keaton is derived from an English surname based on place names meaning 'place where kites nest' or 'shed town'. Originally used primarily as a family name, it gained popularity as a given name in the United States in the late 20th century. It offers a modern, refined surname-as-first-name choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
22,087 babies in the United States have been named Keaton since 1880. It ranks #790 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #747.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
- IN (5.2 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
- IA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 103 |
| 1980-1990 | 943 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,952 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,747 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,411 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,921 |
Famous people named Keaton
- Keaton Henson: Singer, Songwriter
- Keaton Stromberg: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Keaton originated as an English place name, likely referring to towns in Lancashire or Staffordshire.
- The surname gained great cultural recognition through figures like silent film star Buster Keaton and actor Michael Keaton.