Keaton
Keaton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkitən/
Meaning and origin of Keaton
Root meaning: “hedge, enclosure”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
A variant of Caton or Keeton, or a habitational name from Keaton in Ermington, Devon, possibly derived from Welsh cae (“hedge, enclosure”) + Middle English toun (“farmstead, settlement”).
How popular is Keaton?
Since 1880, 1,418 girls and 22,087 boys in the U.S. have been named Keaton (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2164 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #353 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #771 for boys, with 419 babies given the name.
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Keaton FAQ
What does the name Keaton mean?
Keaton traces back to a root meaning "hedge, enclosure". A male given name transferred from the surname. A variant of Caton or Keeton, or a habitational name from Keaton in Ermington, Devon, possibly derived from Welsh cae (“hedge, enclosure”) + Middle English toun (“farmstead, settlement”).
What is the origin of the name Keaton?
Keaton is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Keaton?
Since 1880, 1,418 girls and 22,087 boys in the U.S. have been named Keaton (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2164 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #353 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #771 for boys, with 419 babies given the name.
Is Keaton a boy or girl name?
Keaton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,418 girls and 22,087 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.