Keenen
Keenen is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Ancient or distant.
Origin and history
Keenen is a variant spelling of Keenan, derived from the Irish name Cíanán, meaning ancient or distant. It experienced moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, influenced by popular culture figures. Today, it remains a rare but recognizable male given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,181 babies in the United States have been named Keenen since 1880. It ranks #3514 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1913.
States where it is most popular
- NY (15 %)
- CA (12.3 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- IL (9.4 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 801 |
| 2000-2010 | 194 |
| 2010-2019 | 118 |
| 2020-2029 | 14 |
Famous people named Keenen
- Keenen Ivory Wayans: Actor, Comedian
Nicknames
Keen
Fun facts
- Keenen is an anglicized spelling variant of the traditional Irish Gaelic name Cíanán.
- The name saw heightened recognition in the United States during the 1990s.