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Keaton
BoyEnglish, Old English· “from an English place name”
- Meaning
- from an English place name
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- KEE-tuhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #771
- US babies 2025
- 333
- Best rank
- #353 (2000)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Keaton
Keaton is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “from an English place name”.
Keaton is an English surname that came from a place name. The second part is the Old English tun, a farm or settlement, and the first part is often linked to a word for the kite, a bird of prey, though the exact origin is not certain. As a surname it is best known through the silent film star Buster Keaton and the actors Diane Keaton and Michael Keaton. As a first name it fits the modern taste for surnames with a clean, two-syllable sound. Keaton feels friendly and confident, and Keat or Kit could serve as nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Keeton, Keyton.
Famous parents who chose Keaton: Danielle Fishel and Jensen Karp (2021). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Keaton first appears in US Social Security records in 1925. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 41 different years, starting in 1985. Its best national rank was #353 in 2000, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 881 were named Keaton. In 2025, 333 babies were named Keaton, and it ranked #771 nationally. That is 46% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,084 in 1980, #353 in 2000, #367 in 2010, and #771 in 2025. Of the 22,087 US boys named Keaton since records began, 35% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 6,411 babies. Since 2010, 8,332 more have been named Keaton.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Mauricio, Issac, Uriel, Jamari, and Jadon.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Keaton ranked highest in West Virginia, Missouri, and Arkansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #178 | 11 |
| Missouri | #341 | 19 |
| Arkansas | #420 | 8 |
| Iowa | #424 | 8 |
| Tennessee | #465 | 17 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 94% of US babies named Keaton over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Keaton is usually pronounced KEE-tuhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with K and ends in “-on”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Keeton and Keyton.
Middle names for Keaton
A few middle names that flow with Keaton: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Keaton
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keaton mean?
Keaton is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “from an English place name”.
What is the origin of the name Keaton?
Keaton has English and Old English roots. Keaton is an English surname that came from a place name.
Is Keaton a popular name?
Yes. Keaton ranked #771 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Keaton a boy or girl name?
Keaton is mainly a boy's name. About 94% of US babies named Keaton over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Keaton?
Keaton is usually pronounced KEE-tuhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings