Keythan
Of Turkish origin meaning "brave warrior" or "powerful fighter".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Keythan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keythan today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keythan births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keythan. 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 Keythan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,392
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Keythan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keythan 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 Keythan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keythan
The name Keythan has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, specifically in the Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region that is now modern-day Iraq. It is believed to have originated from the word "Keythan," which means "the wise one" or "the sage."
The earliest recorded use of the name Keythan can be traced back to the Sumerian cuneiform tablets dating back to around 2500 BCE. These tablets were excavated from the ruins of the ancient city of Ur and contained records of various individuals, including some with the name Keythan.
In the ancient Sumerian society, the name Keythan was often bestowed upon individuals who were known for their wisdom, knowledge, and scholarly pursuits. It was a name that carried great respect and admiration within the community.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Keythan was a renowned Sumerian scholar and scribe who lived around 2300 BCE. He is believed to have been an influential figure in the development of cuneiform writing and the preservation of Sumerian literature.
Another notable figure from antiquity who bore the name Keythan was a Babylonian astrologer and philosopher who lived during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II in the 6th century BCE. He is said to have made significant contributions to the study of astronomy and the interpretation of celestial events.
During the medieval period, the name Keythan gained popularity among the Arabic-speaking populations of the Middle East. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Keythan al-Hakim, a renowned physician and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He authored several influential works on medicine and philosophy, and his teachings were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.
The name Keythan also found its way into Persian literature and mythology. In the epic poem "Shahnameh" by the celebrated poet Ferdowsi, there is a character named Keythan who is portrayed as a wise and noble figure, known for his courage and unwavering sense of justice.
In more recent times, the name Keythan has been used by various individuals from different cultural backgrounds, although it remains relatively uncommon. One notable example is Keythan Sarkees, an Australian-born artist and musician of Iraqi descent, who has gained recognition for his unique blend of traditional Middle Eastern music with contemporary genres.
People
Keythan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keythan 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
Keythan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keythan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keythan 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 Keythan a common name?
We classify Keythan 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 Keythan most popular?
The single biggest year for Keythan was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keythan 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 Keythan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keythan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keythan 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 Keythan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keythan 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 Keythan 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 Americans are named Keythan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.