Keenan
Keenan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Ancient or enduring.
Origin and history
Keenan is an anglicized form of the Irish name Cianán, which is a diminutive of Cian. It has been continuously used in the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, maintaining a steady presence as a masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
18,176 babies in the United States have been named Keenan since 1880. It ranks #869 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1029.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.6 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
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 | 70 |
| 1950-1960 | 292 |
| 1960-1970 | 866 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,173 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,519 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,987 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,683 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,481 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,105 |
Famous people named Keenan
- Keenan Wynn: Actor
- Keenan Allen: Athlete
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Old Irish word 'cian', which translates to ancient or enduring.
- Like many Irish given names, Keenan is also widely established as a patronymic surname (O'Keenan).