Keating
Pronunciation: [ k-EET-ihng ]
Keating is a girl baby name. Ranked #29,137 in the US, popular nicknames include Kea, Key, and Keaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Keating first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 6 babies have been named Keating in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keating is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,137 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #29,137
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Keating is also used as a boy name, ranked #26455.
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About the Name Keating
Keating is a girl name .
Is Keating a boy or girl name? Keating is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #29,137 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,455. Keating is more commonly used as a boy name.
Keating is currently ranked #29,137 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Keating include Kea, Key, Keaie, and Keatie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Keating include Keaton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis