Kean

Boy name

Kean has been given to 997 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It peaked in 2007.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

997

Peak year

2007 (31 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1944

10-year trend

▼ -58%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kean — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jeangirl

483,475 babies since 1880

Seanboy

426,606 babies since 1925

Deanboy

195,844 babies since 1880

Kenboy

33,043 babies since 1900

Kianboy

13,568 babies since 1970

Keonboy

9,275 babies since 1970

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Trevanboy

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Sebastianoboy

1,005 babies since 1912

Ethanielboy

1,006 babies since 1982

FAQ

How popular is the name Kean?

Kean has been given to 997 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kean peak?

Kean peaked in 2007, when 31 babies were given the name.

Is Kean a girl or boy name?

Kean is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Kean are boys).

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