Keenan
Keenan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Keenan
- A surname transferred from the given name
- A male given name from Irish.
Etymology
From Irish Cianán, a diminutive of Cian.
How popular is Keenan?
Since 1880, 339 girls and 18,176 boys in the U.S. have been named Keenan (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5235 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #354 in 1997. In 2025, 149 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Keenan FAQ
What does the name Keenan mean?
A surname transferred from the given name A male given name from Irish. From Irish Cianán, a diminutive of Cian.
What is the origin of the name Keenan?
Keenan is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Keenan?
Since 1880, 339 girls and 18,176 boys in the U.S. have been named Keenan (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5235 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #354 in 1997. In 2025, 149 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Keenan a boy or girl name?
Keenan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 339 girls and 18,176 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.