Keeron
A masculine given name of Scottish origin meaning "little dark fellow".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Keeron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keeron today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keeron births was 1997 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keeron. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Keeron with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Keeron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1997
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,067
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Keeron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keeron from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 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
Keeron 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 Keeron 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 Keeron
The name Keeron finds its origins in the ancient Celtic language, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 5th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the Proto-Celtic word "Kai-ro-nos," which translates to "the one who possesses grace and charm." The name was particularly prevalent among the Celtic tribes inhabiting the regions of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keeron can be found in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient chronicle detailing the history of medieval Ireland. It mentions a warrior named Keeron mac Conall, who fought alongside the High King of Ireland, Brian Boru, during the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 AD.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Keeron was associated with individuals of notable stature and valor. In the 12th century, a renowned Welsh bard named Keeron ap Gwilym was celebrated for his poetic contributions to the Welsh literary tradition. His works, which have been preserved in various manuscripts, provide a glimpse into the cultural and linguistic richness of the time.
During the Renaissance period, a Scottish scholar named Keeron MacCulloch gained recognition for his groundbreaking work in the field of astronomy. Born in 1550, MacCulloch's observations and calculations helped advance the understanding of celestial bodies and their movements, laying the foundation for future scientific advancements.
In the 17th century, an Irish nobleman named Keeron O'Donnell played a significant role in the resistance against English colonization. As a leader of the Irish Confederate forces, he fought bravely to defend his clan's ancestral lands and protect the rights of the Irish people during a turbulent period in Ireland's history.
Another notable figure bearing the name Keeron was a French explorer and cartographer named Keeron LeBlanc, who lived during the late 18th century. LeBlanc's detailed maps and chronicles of his travels through the unexplored regions of North America contributed greatly to the geographical knowledge of the time and facilitated further exploration and settlement.
While the name Keeron may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich historical roots and associations with courage, intellect, and cultural significance have left an indelible mark on the collective memory of the Celtic nations and beyond.
People
Keeron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keeron 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
Keeron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keeron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keeron 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Keeron a common name?
We classify Keeron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keeron most popular?
The single biggest year for Keeron was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keeron is about 25 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 Keeron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keeron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keeron 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 Keeron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keeron 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 Keeron 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 Keeron?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.