Keedon
An English masculine name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from a surname.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Keedon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keedon today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keedon births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keedon. 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 Keedon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,864
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Keedon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keedon 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 Keedon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keedon
The name Keedon is believed to have its roots in the ancient Celtic culture, originating from the Brittonic language group spoken in parts of modern-day Britain, France, and Spain. The name likely emerged during the late Iron Age, around the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE. It is thought to be derived from the Celtic word "ceto," which means "wood" or "forest," suggesting a connection to nature and the outdoors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keedon can be traced back to a 6th-century Brittonic chieftain who ruled over a small territory in what is now southern Wales. This chieftain, known as Keedon ap Rhys, was renowned for his bravery in defending his lands against invading Saxon forces.
In the 9th century, a monk named Keedon of Lindisfarne was renowned for his calligraphy skills and his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts during the Viking raids on the monastery. His intricate work helped ensure the survival of many important religious texts.
During the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century, a knight named Keedon de Montfort fought alongside William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He was later awarded lands in Warwickshire for his service.
In the 14th century, a Welsh bard named Keedon ap Gwilym gained fame for his poetic works, which celebrated the natural beauty of his homeland and the exploits of local heroes. His poems were widely circulated and enjoyed by the nobility of the time.
In the 16th century, an English explorer named Keedon Raleigh accompanied Sir Walter Raleigh on several voyages to the New World. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to document encounters with indigenous tribes in what is now Virginia and the Carolinas.
While not as common as some other names, Keedon has endured through the centuries, carrying with it a sense of ancient Celtic heritage and a connection to nature. Its origins and historical associations have contributed to its enduring appeal as a unique and meaningful name choice.
People
Keedon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keedon 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
Keedon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keedon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keedon 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 Keedon a common name?
We classify Keedon 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 Keedon most popular?
The single biggest year for Keedon was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keedon is about 23 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 Keedon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keedon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keedon 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 Keedon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keedon 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 Keedon 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 common is the name Keedon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.