Keithan
Keithan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Of the forest or wood, or follower of Keith.
Origin and history
Keithan is a modern American name created as an elaboration of the traditional Scottish name Keith, likely influenced by names ending in -an like Ethan. It entered U.S. naming charts in the late 20th century and remains relatively rare. The name offers a unique twist on a classic roots-based surname.
Popularity in the United States
787 babies in the United States have been named Keithan since 1880. It ranks #3889 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- TX (70.9 %)
- CA (10.9 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- NC (9.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 126 |
| 2000-2010 | 226 |
| 2010-2019 | 195 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Fun facts
- Keithan was likely created by combining the Scottish name Keith with the popular '-an' ending seen in names like Ethan and Logan.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have been named Keithan in the United States since 1880, making it an uncommon choice.