Keitrick
An English given name with the meaning of "one who resembles a warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Keitrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keitrick today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keitrick births was 1979 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keitrick. 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 Keitrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1979
5 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1979 SSA rank
#6,557
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Keitrick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keitrick 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 Keitrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keitrick
The name Keitrick has its origins in the ancient Gaelic language, believed to have first appeared in the 5th century AD among the Celtic tribes of what is now Scotland and Ireland. It is derived from the Gaelic words "cath" meaning battle or warrior, and "rìgh" meaning king or leader. The name can be interpreted as "battle leader" or "warrior king".
While no definitive historical records exist, linguists theorize that the name Keitrick may have been used to honor brave chieftains or warriors who led their clans into battle. It is possible that the name appeared in early Celtic bardic tales or oral histories, though these were not documented in writing until much later.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Keitrick was a Scottish warrior who lived in the 9th century AD. Keitrick of Galloway is said to have led his clan in several battles against Viking invaders, earning him a reputation as a fearless and skilled leader.
In the 12th century, a nobleman named Keitrick mac Murchadh is recorded as having served as a trusted advisor to the King of Scots, David I. His name appears in several royal charters and documents from that era, suggesting that he held a position of influence and respect.
During the Scottish Wars of Independence in the 13th and 14th centuries, a figure named Keitrick Douglas is believed to have fought alongside William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Though little is known about his specific exploits, his name is mentioned in several accounts of the era's battles against English forces.
In the 16th century, a Scottish clergyman named Keitrick Melville was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation movement. He was a vocal critic of the Catholic Church and played a role in establishing the Presbyterian Church in Scotland.
Another notable bearer of the name was Keitrick Macpherson, a Scottish soldier who served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. He was present at several major battles, including the Siege of Yorktown, and his memoirs provide valuable insights into the life of a soldier during that era.
While the name Keitrick was once relatively common in Scottish and Irish communities, its usage has become quite rare in modern times. However, its rich historical roots and associations with bravery, leadership, and warrior traditions continue to make it a distinctive and intriguing name choice.
People
Keitrick + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keitrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keitrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keitrick 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 Keitrick a common name?
We classify Keitrick 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 Keitrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Keitrick was 1979, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keitrick is about 44 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 Keitrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keitrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keitrick 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 Keitrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keitrick 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 Keitrick 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 named Keitrick?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.