Kieth
Kieth is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Woodland or forest.
Origin and history
Kieth is a spelling variant of Keith, derived from a Scottish surname and place name associated with woodland. While the traditional spelling Keith gained widespread popularity in the mid-20th century, Kieth has remained a minor variant. It is currently unranked among newborn boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,837 babies in the United States have been named Kieth since 1880. It ranks #2432 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.3 %)
- NY (14.4 %)
- WI (9.6 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 33 |
| 1920-1930 | 154 |
| 1930-1940 | 188 |
| 1940-1950 | 242 |
| 1950-1960 | 435 |
| 1960-1970 | 652 |
| 1970-1980 | 557 |
| 1980-1990 | 320 |
| 1990-2000 | 188 |
| 2000-2010 | 61 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Kieth developed as an alternative spelling of Keith, which comes from the ancient lands of Keith in East Lothian, Scotland.