Keen

Q: How popular is the name Keen?

Keen is ranked #11381 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-EEN ]

Boy Name #11,381 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Keen is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EEN.

Parents who love the name Keen often also consider Cosme, Edwards, Frances .

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Popularity Over Time

#11,381

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,381
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Keegan #595 Keenan #1218 Keelan #2189

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Keen Aiden

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Keen Asher

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Keen Dylan

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Keen Carter

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Keen Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keen

Is Keen a boy or girl name?

Keen is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Keen?

Keen is pronounced k-EEN.

How popular is the name Keen?

Keen is currently ranked #11381 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Keen a common or rare name?

Keen is an uncommon name, ranked #11381 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Keen

Keen is a boy name .

Keen is currently ranked #11,381 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Keen include Keegan, Keenan, Keelan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.