Keadon
A masculine name of Celtic origin meaning "born of fire."
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Keadon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keadon today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keadon births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keadon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Keadon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,080
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Keadon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keadon from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keadon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Keadon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keadon
The name Keadon is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive historical origins or etymological roots. It is believed to be a creative combination of sounds and letters, perhaps inspired by other names or words, but without a clear linguistic or cultural source.
While the name Keadon does not have a long-standing history, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. However, due to its novelty, there are no notable historical figures or references associated with this name.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Keadon can be traced back to the late 20th century, but it remains a relatively uncommon choice. As a modern creation, it is difficult to pinpoint any specific individuals who have significantly contributed to the recognition or popularity of this name throughout history.
In the absence of a deep-rooted historical background, the name Keadon has the freedom to shape its own narrative and significance through the lives and accomplishments of those who bear it in the present and future. While it may lack the rich tapestry of traditional names, Keadon offers a blank canvas for individuals to imbue it with their own unique identities and legacies.
It is worth noting that while the first name Keadon may not have a extensive historical record, some individuals with this name have already begun to make their mark in various fields, contributing to the contemporary landscape and shaping the perception of this name for generations to come.
People
Keadon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keadon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keadon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keadon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keadon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Keadon a common name?
We classify Keadon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keadon most popular?
The single biggest year for Keadon was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keadon is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Keadon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keadon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keadon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Keadon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keadon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Keadon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Keadon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.