Keno
Keno is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bold, keen, or brave.
Origin and history
Keno is a masculine name with Germanic and Frisian roots, often derived as a short form of names beginning with 'Ken-' (such as Keen hard or Ken rad), meaning 'bold' or 'keen'. It is also recognized in modern times due to its association with the casino lottery game of the same name. In the United States, Keno remains a rare given name, though it maintains steady, niche usage.
Popularity in the United States
617 babies in the United States have been named Keno since 1880. It ranks #4059 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1866.
States where it is most popular
- NY (54.5 %)
- TN (45.5 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 155 |
| 1980-1990 | 87 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 92 |
| 2010-2019 | 84 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Famous people named Keno
- Keno Hills: American football player
Fun facts
- Keno historically originated as a Frisian diminutive for longer Germanic names meaning bold or wise.
- It shares its spelling and sound with the popular lottery-style gambling game Keno.