Is Keaton a boy's or girl's name?

Keaton is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 1,331 recorded births.

When was Keaton most popular?

Keaton reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 881 births that year. It is currently ranked #843 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Keaton?

Keaton is currently ranked #843 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 21,749 babies since 1925.

Keaton

A Old English name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishDeclining Also a pet name

#843▲ 32in 2024

Meaning & Origin

An English surname.

Keaton is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, from an English place name meaning "place of hawks" or "hawk town," from the Old English cytan (kite, hawk) and tun (settlement). It carries a sharp, elegant confidence.

Keaton has strong associations with comedy legend Buster Keaton, the silent film master known for his deadpan brilliance. More recently, actor Michael Keaton brought the name additional mainstream appeal. With over 21,000 U.S. births, it has been a steady presence in American naming for decades.

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Popularity Over Time

Keaton was #354 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #843, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Keaton
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,588	#788	▼
2010s	6,409	#470	▼
2000s	7,746	#370	▲
1990s	4,950	#466	▲
1980s	943	#1361	▲
1970s	103	#3858	▲
1960s	5	#4347	—
1920s	5	#4582	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(57 years, 1925–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Keaton
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	288	#843	+20 (7.5%)
2023	268	#875	-47 (-14.9%)
2022	315	#797	-33 (-9.5%)
2021	348	#735	-21 (-5.7%)
2020	369	#690	-112 (-23.3%)
2019	481	#579	-37 (-7.1%)
2018	518	#544	+41 (8.6%)
2017	477	#572	-71 (-13.0%)
2016	548	#535	-75 (-12.0%)
2015	623	#480	-71 (-10.2%)
2014	694	#439	-7 (-1.0%)
2013	701	#421	-48 (-6.4%)
2012	749	#394	-65 (-8.0%)
2011	814	#365	+10 (1.2%)
2010	804	#367	+3 (0.4%)
2009	801	#379	-32 (-3.8%)
2008	833	#369	-48 (-5.4%)
2007	881	#358	+100 (12.8%)
2006	781	#382	-27 (-3.3%)
2005	808	#366	+14 (1.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Keaton as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Keaton has also been given to 1,331 girls in the U.S. since 1982.

#4940

Current rank

1,331

Total births

2004

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Keaton be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Keaton is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #843. As a girl's name, it ranks #4940.

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Keaton, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1925–2024) · Methodology