Keior
An invented name possibly derived from the Irish word "caor" meaning "berry".
Name Census estimates that about 49 living Americans carry the first name Keior. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Keior today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keior births was 2024 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keior. 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 Keior. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
49
~ 1 in 6,994,986 Americans
Peak year
2024
11 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,254
Tracked since 2018
Gender
Gender distribution for Keior
Keior leans heavily female at 89.8% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Keior as a male name
- Ranked #13,254 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (5 births)
Keior as a female name
- Ranked #14,321 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (10 births)
Popularity
Keior: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keior from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 44 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
Keior 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 Keior 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 Keior
The name Keior is a unique and rare name with a fascinating history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. Keior is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "keie," which means "warrior" or "brave one."
In the Etruscan culture, warriors and bravery were highly revered, and names reflecting these values were often bestowed upon newborn children. The name Keior likely carried significant meaning and symbolism for the Etruscans, representing strength, courage, and a fierce spirit.
While the name Keior does not appear to have been directly referenced in any surviving Etruscan texts or inscriptions, its linguistic roots and cultural significance make it an intriguing remnant of this ancient civilization.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Keior dates back to the 5th century BCE, where it was found inscribed on a funerary urn in the Etruscan necropolis of Cerveteri. This suggests that the name was in use during the height of the Etruscan civilization.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Keior, though their records are scarce and scattered. One such figure was Keior Aemilius, a Roman soldier and centurion who lived during the 1st century CE. He is said to have fought bravely in the Germanic campaigns of Emperor Tiberius.
Another mention of the name Keior can be found in the chronicles of a 12th-century Benedictine monk, who wrote about a local landowner named Keior de Montfort. Unfortunately, little else is known about this individual's life or significance.
In the 16th century, a renowned Italian painter and architect named Keior Badalocchio gained recognition for his contributions to the Renaissance art and architecture scene. His frescoes and building designs can still be admired in various Italian cities today.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and there is a record of a Keior Beaumont, a French explorer and adventurer who embarked on expeditions across the African continent. His detailed journals and maps provided valuable insights into the region's geography and cultures.
While the name Keior may have fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its historical significance and ties to the ancient Etruscan civilization make it a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Keior + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keior 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
Keior: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keior?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 49 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keior 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 6,994,986 US residents.
Is Keior a common name?
We classify Keior as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keior most popular?
The single biggest year for Keior was 2024, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keior is about 4 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 Keior in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keior a female name?
Yes, 89.8% of people registered as Keior in the SSA data are female. 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 Keior still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keior 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 Keior 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 Keior?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.