Keene
Pronunciation: [ k-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Keene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 422 babies have been named Keene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keene is past its peak , currently ranked #20,359 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,359
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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"nobleman, pledge"
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Old English origin
"field settlement"
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Scottish Gaelic origin
"dark river, dark stream"
#20,351 in US
Anglo-Saxon origin
"sun"
#20,453 in US
Norman French origin
"little raven"
#20,180 in US
Greek phileo origin
"loving, affectionate (if from Philemon)"
#20,254 in US
Welsh/Greek origin
"sunray, shining light"
#20,338 in US
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About the Name Keene
Keene is a boy name .
Keene is currently ranked #20,359 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Keene include Kee, Key, and Keeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Keene include Keenan . 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