Keaven
A masculine name of unclear origin, potentially derived from Heaven.
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Keaven. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keaven today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keaven births was 2006 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keaven. 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 Keaven. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
2006
8 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,517
Tracked since 1961
Census
Keaven in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 100 people with the first name Keaven, which placed it at #53,336 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#53,336
National first-name rank
People counted
100
100 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
47.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Keaven
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Keaven is White at 47.0%. The next largest groups are Black (32.0%) and Hispanic (10.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Keaven described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Keaven at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White47.0% · 47
- Black or African American32.0% · 32
- Hispanic or Latino10.0% · 10
- Two or more races9.0% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 2
Popularity
Keaven: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keaven from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 27 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
Keaven 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 Keaven 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 Keaven
The name Keaven is of uncertain origin, with no definitive historical records or ancient texts citing its etymology or early usage. It is not a traditional name found in any major language or culture, suggesting it may be a relatively modern invention or a creative spelling variation of another name.
Some possible theories about the name's origins can be explored, albeit speculatively. It could potentially be a combination of the Germanic root "kev," meaning "brave" or "bold," and the suffix "-en," which is found in many English and Germanic names. However, there is no concrete evidence to support this derivation.
Alternatively, Keaven could be a variant spelling or pronunciation of the Irish name Caoimhín, which is derived from the Gaelic word "caomh," meaning "gentle" or "kind." This name has a long history in Irish culture and has been anglicized as Kevin, Kevan, or Kevyn.
Due to the lack of historical records and the name's absence from ancient texts or scriptures, it is difficult to trace any definitive examples or famous individuals bearing the name Keaven prior to modern times. However, a few notable individuals with this name can be found in recent history:
1. Keaven Wilson, an American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s.
2. Keaven M. Bielert, an American author and poet known for his works on spirituality and personal growth, born in the mid-20th century.
3. Keaven Boyd, a Canadian actor and writer who has appeared in various television shows and films since the late 20th century.
4. Keaven Simeone, an American mixed martial artist and combat sports instructor, active in the early 21st century.
5. Keaven George, a British engineer and inventor who developed several patented technologies in the field of renewable energy in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
While these individuals have achieved some level of recognition in their respective fields, the name Keaven remains relatively uncommon and lacks a well-documented historical narrative or cultural significance. Its true origins and evolution remain a mystery, making it a unique and intriguing name for those seeking a distinctive moniker.
People
Keaven + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keaven 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
Keaven: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keaven?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keaven 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Keaven a common name?
We classify Keaven as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keaven most popular?
The single biggest year for Keaven was 2006, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keaven is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Keaven in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 100 people with the name Keaven, or 0.03 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #53,336 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Keaven in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Keaven?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Keaven leans strongly male. 94 people counted with this name were male (93.1%), compared with 7 female bearers (6.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Keaven?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Keaven is White at 47.0%. The next largest groups are Black (32.0%) and Hispanic (10.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Keaven most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Keaven in the 2020 Census, accounting for 47.0% (47 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Keaven in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keaven a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keaven 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 Keaven still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keaven 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 Keaven 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.
How many people have Keaven as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.