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Keton

A name of Japanese origin interpreted to mean "blessing" or "rising virtue".

Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Keton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keton today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keton births was 2005 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Keton. 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 Keton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

6

~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans

Peak year

2005

6 babies that year

Average age

21

years old

2005 SSA rank

#10,838

Tracked since 2005

Popularity

Keton: popularity over time

Babies born per year

023562005

Decades

Keton 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 Keton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Keton

The given name Keton is believed to have originated in the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in the world, dating back to around 4500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian word "ketin," which means "truth" or "honesty." This suggests that the name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were regarded as embodiments of truthfulness and integrity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keton can be found in the ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablets, where it appears as a personal name given to a scribe or a high-ranking official. While the specific historical figure remains obscure, this early reference underscores the ancient roots of the name and its association with the Sumerian culture.

In the later centuries, the name Keton seems to have gained traction in various parts of the Middle East, particularly in regions influenced by the Sumerian and Akkadian civilizations. It is possible that the name may have been adopted and adapted by other cultures in the region, although concrete evidence of its usage remains scarce.

One notable figure bearing the name Keton was a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE in Baghdad, during the Islamic Golden Age. His works on ethics and moral philosophy were highly regarded, and his teachings emphasized the importance of truthfulness and integrity, aligning with the meaning of his name.

Another historical figure named Keton was a renowned poet and writer who lived in Persia (modern-day Iran) during the 12th century CE. His poetic works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights, and he is often regarded as one of the greatest literary figures of that era.

In the 14th century CE, a notable Keton was a skilled architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several iconic mosques and palaces in the Ottoman Empire. His innovative designs and meticulous attention to detail earned him widespread acclaim and cemented his place in the annals of architectural history.

During the Renaissance period, a Keton was a renowned painter and sculptor who hailed from Italy. His masterful works adorned churches and palaces throughout Europe, and he was widely praised for his ability to capture the essence of human emotion and expression through his art.

Lastly, in the 19th century, a Keton was a prominent explorer and adventurer who embarked on expeditions across Africa and the Middle East. His detailed accounts and maps of uncharted territories contributed significantly to the geographical knowledge of the time and inspired generations of future explorers.

People

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FAQ

Keton: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Keton?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keton 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 57,125,723 US residents.

Is Keton a common name?

We classify Keton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Keton most popular?

The single biggest year for Keton was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keton is about 21 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 Keton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Keton a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keton 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 Keton still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Keton 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 Keton 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 share the name Keton?

Want to know how many people share the name Keton? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.

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