Keeson
A masculine English name derived from the Scottish surname Keeson.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Keeson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keeson today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keeson births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keeson. 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 Keeson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,325
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Keeson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keeson 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 Keeson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keeson
The given name Keeson has its roots in the Old English language, originating from the Anglo-Saxon era of the 5th to 11th centuries. It is derived from the Old English words "cese" meaning "cheese" and "sunu" meaning "son," together forming a compound name that could be interpreted as "son of the cheese maker" or "son of the cheese merchant." This name was commonly found in rural areas of England, where cheesemaking was a vital part of the agricultural economy.
Keeson gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly among the lower classes and farming communities. It appears in several medieval records and documents, including parish registers and tax rolls from the 13th to 15th centuries. However, there are no known references to this name in major religious texts or ancient manuscripts from that period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Keeson was Keeson Taylour, a farmer from the village of Chedworth in Gloucestershire, England, born around 1420. Another notable figure was Keeson Smythe, a blacksmith from York, who lived in the late 15th century and was known for his skilled craftsmanship.
In the 16th century, Keeson Mercer, a merchant from London, made his mark in the city's thriving textile trade. He was born in 1522 and became a prominent figure in the Worshipful Company of Mercers, one of the oldest livery companies in the City of London.
During the 17th century, Keeson Woodley, a clergyman from Wiltshire, England, gained recognition for his scholarly works on theology. He was born in 1632 and served as a rector in several parishes before his death in 1698.
In the 18th century, Keeson Hawkins, a British naval officer, achieved fame for his exploits during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1772, he served in the Royal Navy and participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
While the name Keeson was more prevalent in earlier centuries, it has become relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its unique origin and historical significance make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Keeson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keeson 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
Keeson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keeson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keeson 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 Keeson a common name?
We classify Keeson 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 Keeson most popular?
The single biggest year for Keeson was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keeson is about 16 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 Keeson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keeson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keeson 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 Keeson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keeson 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 Keeson 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 people are called Keeson?
You can see how many Americans are named Keeson on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.