US Popularity:2715
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Ancient; Enduring; Possession
Stemming from Irish roots, Keenan is a boy’s name borrowed from Cianán and Cian, meaning “ancient” or “enduring.” However, this isn’t the only origin that takes claim to such a striking name. In Hebrew, the name Keenan can also be a variant of Kenan, which means “possession,” and appears in the Christian Old Testament. Choose a name like Keenan for baby, and you might see the characteristics of an old soul peeking out from behind those captivating eyes.

How Popular Is The Name Keenan?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Keenan is currently #1996 on The Bump
Boy:Keenan is currently #1124 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Keenan is currently #2715 in U.S. births
Boy:Keenan is currently #1307 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#1307
in 2025
- 92
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
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