Keeno
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an Inuit word.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Keeno. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keeno today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keeno births was 2002 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keeno. 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 Keeno. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2002
6 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#10,068
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Keeno: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keeno 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 Keeno 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keeno
The given name Keeno has its origins in the ancient Mayan civilization, which flourished in present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Honduras and El Salvador between the 3rd and 9th centuries AD. The name is believed to be derived from the Mayan word "k'een," which means "sun" or "day," reflecting the Mayan reverence for celestial bodies and the natural world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keeno can be found in the inscriptions of the Maya site of Copán, located in modern-day Honduras. Here, a ruler named Keeno the Great (ruled from 649 to 696 AD) is mentioned as a prominent figure in the city's history, known for his military conquests and architectural achievements.
In the 12th century, a renowned Mayan scholar and astronomer named Keeno Ahau made significant contributions to the understanding of the Mayan calendar system and the movements of celestial bodies. His writings and observations were instrumental in preserving Mayan astronomical knowledge.
During the Spanish conquest of the Maya region in the 16th century, a Maya leader named Keeno Caal led a resistance movement against the invading forces, earning a place in history for his bravery and defense of his people's way of life.
In more recent times, Keeno Kah (1920-2005) was a respected Mayan artist and painter from Guatemala, known for his vibrant depictions of Mayan mythology, rituals, and everyday life. His works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Maya.
Another notable figure with the name Keeno is Keeno Tenoxtlitlan (1938-2010), a Mexican archaeologist and anthropologist who dedicated his life to the study and preservation of Mayan archaeological sites. His excavations and research significantly contributed to our understanding of Mayan civilization.
These examples highlight the enduring presence of the name Keeno throughout the history of the Maya people and its significance in various cultural, political, and scholarly contexts.
People
Keeno + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keeno 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
Keeno: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keeno?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keeno 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Keeno a common name?
We classify Keeno as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keeno most popular?
The single biggest year for Keeno was 2002, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keeno is about 24 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 Keeno in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keeno a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keeno 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 Keeno still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keeno 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 Keeno 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 Keeno?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.