Keller
Keller is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Cellarer, storekeeper, or winemaker.
Origin and history
Keller originated as a German surname denoting a cellarer or winemaker. In the United States, it is used as a given name for boys, appealing to parents drawn to occupational occupational surname-names. Its usage has seen a slight upward trend in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,702 babies in the United States have been named Keller since 1880. It ranks #2099 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1366.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.4 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- VA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 49 |
| 1920-1930 | 47 |
| 1930-1940 | 25 |
| 1940-1950 | 26 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 314 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,128 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,402 |
| 2020-2029 | 577 |
Fun facts
- Derived from Middle High German 'kellner' or 'keller', referring to an overseer of a storehouse or cellar.
- Part of a broader American trend of using traditional German and English surnames as given names.