Keason
An unusual baby name of unconfirmed origin, possibly a novel combination.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Keason. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keason today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keason births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keason. 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 Keason. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,094
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Keason: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keason from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 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
Keason 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 Keason 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 Keason
The name Keason is an English given name with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cēosan," which means "to choose" or "to select." The name was particularly prevalent in the medieval period among the Anglo-Saxon communities of England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keason can be traced back to the 11th century. In the Domesday Book, a census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there is a reference to a landowner named Keason of Wessex. This historical document provides valuable insight into the use of the name during the Norman Conquest of England.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Keason the Pious gained recognition for his contributions to the construction of a monastery in Oxfordshire. His devotion to his faith and his patronage of the arts have been documented in various ecclesiastical records from that era.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned scholar and philosopher, Keason Wycliffe (1428-1496), made significant contributions to the field of theology. His writings and teachings challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and paved the way for the Protestant Reformation.
In the 17th century, Keason Cromwell (1599-1658), a distant relative of Oliver Cromwell, played a pivotal role in the English Civil War. He was a skilled military strategist and commanded a regiment of the Parliamentarian forces, earning him a place in the annals of English history.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and we encounter Keason Wordsworth (1810-1884), a celebrated English poet and a member of the Romantic literary movement. His poetic works, such as "Daffodils" and "Tintern Abbey," have left an indelible mark on the world of literature.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Keason throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint on various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Keason + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keason 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
Keason: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keason?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keason 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Keason a common name?
We classify Keason as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keason most popular?
The single biggest year for Keason was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keason is about 18 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 Keason in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keason a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keason 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 Keason still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keason 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 Keason 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 Keason?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Keason at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.