Keston
Keston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Farmstead near a kestrel, or Kestel's settlement.
Origin and history
Keston is a masculine name of Old English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'farmstead near a kestrel' or 'Kestel's farmstead'. It originally functioned as a habitational surname referring to Keston in Greater London. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare and modern choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
834 babies in the United States have been named Keston since 1880. It ranks #3842 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1792.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.1 %)
- WI (31.8 %)
- TX (22.7 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 121 |
| 2000-2010 | 218 |
| 2010-2019 | 304 |
| 2020-2029 | 135 |
Famous people named Keston
- Keston Bleasdale: athlete, pole vaulter
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the historic village of Keston, now part of the London Borough of Bromley in England.
- Like Weston or Preston, Keston followed the trend of traditional English place surnames transitioning into given names.