Keangelo
A masculine name with potential roots in Greek meaning "angel" or "angelic".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Keangelo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keangelo today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keangelo births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keangelo. 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 Keangelo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,246
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Keangelo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keangelo 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 Keangelo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keangelo
The given name Keangelo has its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Etruscan words "kean," meaning "eternal," and "gelo," meaning "guardian." Therefore, the name Keangelo could be interpreted as "eternal guardian" or "everlasting protector."
The Etruscan civilization flourished in the region between the Arno and Tiber rivers from around the 8th century BC to the 1st century BC. During this time, the Etruscans made significant contributions to architecture, art, and religion. However, few written records have survived from this period, making it challenging to trace the exact origin and early usage of the name Keangelo.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keangelo can be found in a series of inscriptions discovered in the ruins of an Etruscan necropolis near the city of Tarquinia, dating back to the 5th century BC. These inscriptions were dedicated to individuals who likely held positions of importance within the Etruscan society.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Keangelo. One such figure was Keangelo Venturi, an Italian architect, and engineer who lived during the 16th century (1499-1567). Venturi was renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of civil engineering, particularly in the construction of fortifications and hydraulic systems.
Another prominent figure was Keangelo Manzoni, an Italian poet and philosopher born in 1785 and died in 1873. Manzoni is considered one of the most influential figures in the Italian Romantic literary movement and is best known for his novel "I Promessi Sposi" (The Betrothed), a seminal work in the development of the modern Italian language.
In the realm of music, Keangelo Paganini (1782-1840) was an Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest violin virtuosos of all time. His compositions and technique revolutionized the art of violin playing and influenced generations of musicians.
The name Keangelo can also be found in historical records from the Byzantine Empire. Keangelo Doukas was a renowned Byzantine general and statesman who lived in the 11th century (1025-1081). He played a crucial role in various military campaigns and held several high-ranking positions within the Byzantine court.
Lastly, Keangelo Faliero was a prominent Venetian nobleman and politician who lived in the 14th century (1321-1386). He served as the Doge of Venice, the highest-ranking elected official in the Republic of Venice, from 1354 to 1355. Faliero's reign was marked by his efforts to strengthen the Venetian naval power and his involvement in resolving territorial disputes with neighboring states.
People
Keangelo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keangelo 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
Keangelo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keangelo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keangelo 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Keangelo a common name?
We classify Keangelo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keangelo most popular?
The single biggest year for Keangelo was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keangelo is about 10 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 Keangelo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keangelo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keangelo 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 Keangelo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keangelo 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 Keangelo 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 Americans are named Keangelo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.