Keeton
Keeton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement of kites (birds of prey).
Origin and history
Keeton is a rare masculine given name derived from an English habitational surname. It originally referred to settlements associated with kites or birds of prey. In the United States, it remains an uncommon alternative to the more frequent spelling Keaton.
Popularity in the United States
924 babies in the United States have been named Keeton since 1880. It ranks #3754 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- TX (56.8 %)
- OK (18.5 %)
- TN (12.3 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
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 | 183 |
| 2000-2010 | 348 |
| 2010-2019 | 266 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Fun facts
- Keeton originally designated someone who lived near a location associated with kites, from Old English 'cyta' and 'tun'.
- It functions as a rare variant of the surname-derived name Keaton, which became popular in the late 20th century.