Keithrick
A masculine name derived from the Old English elements "cæga" (key) and "rīc" (powerful).
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Keithrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keithrick today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keithrick births was 1975 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keithrick. 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 Keithrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1975
6 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1980 SSA rank
#5,910
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Keithrick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keithrick from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 12 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Keithrick remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keithrick 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 Keithrick 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 Keithrick
The given name Keithrick is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots deeply embedded in the ancient cultures of the British Isles. Its origins can be traced back to the Gaelic and Brythonic languages spoken by the Celtic tribes that once inhabited the regions now known as Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.
The name Keithrick is believed to be a compound word, derived from the combination of two distinct elements. The first part, "Ceit," is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "caith," which means "battle" or "warrior." The second part, "rick," is likely derived from the Brythonic word "rhych," meaning "champion" or "hero."
In the early medieval period, around the 5th to 7th centuries, the name Keithrick was relatively widespread among the Celtic populations of the British Isles. It was often bestowed upon male children born into noble or warrior families, as a symbol of strength, valor, and the hope that they would grow to be formidable warriors and defenders of their people.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keithrick can be found in the ancient Welsh epic poem, the Mabinogion, which dates back to the 11th century. In the tale of Culhwch and Olwen, a character named Keithrick ap Gwynlliw is mentioned as one of the warriors who aided the hero Culhwch in his quest.
Throughout the Middle Ages, several notable figures bore the name Keithrick. One such individual was Keithrick ap Rhys (c. 1190-1248), a Welsh prince and military leader who played a crucial role in the struggles against the Norman invaders in Wales during the 13th century.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Keithrick MacAlpin (c. 810-858), a Scottish king who is credited with forging the initial unification of the Pictish and Scottish kingdoms, laying the foundation for the eventual Kingdom of Scotland.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the character of Keithrick the Bold, a fictional knight from the Arthurian legends. This heroic figure is portrayed as a valiant warrior and loyal companion to King Arthur, often depicted as a symbol of courage and chivalry.
Moving forward in time, the name Keithrick experienced a resurgence in popularity during the 17th century, particularly among the Scottish Highlanders. One notable figure from this era was Keithrick MacDonald (1618-1692), a Scottish clan chief and military leader who played a pivotal role in the Jacobite uprisings against the English crown.
While the name Keithrick may not be as commonly used in modern times, it remains a powerful and evocative moniker, steeped in the rich cultural heritage of the Celtic peoples and imbued with a sense of strength, valor, and an enduring spirit of heroism.
People
Keithrick + last name combinations
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keithrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keithrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keithrick 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Keithrick a common name?
We classify Keithrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keithrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Keithrick was 1975, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keithrick is about 48 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 Keithrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keithrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keithrick 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 Keithrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keithrick 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 Keithrick 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 Keithrick?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.