What does Keith mean?
Keith means “wood”.
Keith is associated with the meaning “wood”. It is recorded in Scottish naming traditions.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Keith yet.
How popular is Keith?
United States · 2025Explore how often Keith is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #801 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Keith
- 311 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.7% Fewer than 2024
Keith over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #801 | 311 |
| 2024 | Boys | #756 | 337 |
| 2023 | Boys | #713 | 373 |
| 2022 | Boys | #694 | 382 |
| 2021 | Boys | #592 | 470 |
| 2020 | Boys | #598 | 461 |
| 2019 | Boys | #550 | 512 |
| 2018 | Boys | #503 | 571 |
| 2017 | Boys | #493 | 587 |
| 2016 | Boys | #485 | 634 |
| 2015 | Boys | #424 | 729 |
| 2014 | Boys | #412 | 754 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Unisex- Meaning
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Unisex- Meaning
- Rowan tree; little redhead
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Ian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
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Callum
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Dove
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Graham
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Gravelly homestead
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Carson
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Son of the marsh dwellers
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