Keanu
4 countries#648 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Keanu was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,920 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #648 · peaked in 2020 with 562 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Hawaii, Florida, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
852 births recorded 1996–2022 · peaked in 2019 with 80 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
844 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #676 · peaked in 2020 with 77 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
226 births recorded 1994–2022 · currently #2310 · peaked in 2012 with 13 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
8 births recorded 2019–2022 · peaked in 2019 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Keanu’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1033 | — |
| 2007 | #1102 | ↓69 |
| 2008 | #1111 | ↓9 |
| 2009 | #1125 | ↓14 |
| 2010 | #1143 | ↓18 |
| 2011 | #1118 | ↑25 |
| 2012 | #1191 | ↓73 |
| 2013 | #1483 | ↓292 |
| 2014 | #1257 | ↑226 |
| 2015 | #1023 | ↑234 |
| 2016 | #973 | ↑50 |
| 2017 | #890 | ↑83 |
| 2018 | #799 | ↑91 |
| 2019 | #630 | ↑169 |
| 2020 | #515 | ↑115 |
| 2021 | #532 | ↓17 |
| 2022 | #591 | ↓59 |
| 2023 | #536 | ↑55 |
| 2024 | #631 | ↓95 |
| 2025 | #648 | ↓17 |
Frequently asked questions about Keanu
Is Keanu a popular name?
Yes — Keanu currently ranks #648 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Keanu more common for boys or girls?
Keanu is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Keanu most popular?
Keanu peaked in 2020 in United States, with 562 recorded births that year.
Is Keanu rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Keanu’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5823 in 1990 to #648 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Keanu?
At least 9,998 babies have been recorded with the name Keanu across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Keanu popular in more than one country?
Yes — Keanu appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Keanu?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Keanu include Sam, Anakin, Uriah, Phillip.
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