Keith: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A woodland name meaning from the forest, wild and free.
- Origin
- Scottish
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #596
- Peak
- #32 in 1966
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Keith Means
Keith is a boy name of Scottish origin. A woodland name meaning from the forest, wild and free.
How Popular Keith Is
Keith currently ranks #596 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #32 in 1966. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Keith
- Keith reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #32 in 1966.
- Keith has been a top 100 name across 168+ years of American history.
- Keith is a name from the Scottish Gaelic tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Keith
Other Scottish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Keith
Scottish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Keith.
Questions About Keith
What does Keith mean?
Keith is a boy name of Scottish origin. A woodland name meaning from the forest, wild and free.
How popular is Keith?
Keith currently ranks #596 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #32 in 1966. It has held steady.
Where does Keith come from?
Keith comes from Scottish roots. Keith reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #32 in 1966.
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