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Keith

male

Meaning

"Wood, Forest"

From a Scottish place-name and surname, sometimes linked to Celtic elements for wood or forest, with uncertain precise etymology.

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Popularity History of Keith

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#756Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#756

Keith was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-43

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Keith Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Keith.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Keith

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Quick Facts

OriginScottish
Syllables1
Length5 letters

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