Boy nameCurrently #632 in the USRising
Keanu
//kiˈɑnu//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20205 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Keanu's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Keanu's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Keanu |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 86 |
| 1992 | 117 |
| 1993 | 115 |
| 1994 | 208 |
| 1995 | 387 |
| 1996 | 303 |
| 1997 | 209 |
| 1998 | 157 |
| 1999 | 190 |
| 2000 | 236 |
| 2001 | 277 |
| 2002 | 217 |
| 2003 | 213 |
| 2004 | 208 |
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 182 |
| 2007 | 164 |
| 2008 | 165 |
| 2009 | 164 |
| 2010 | 162 |
| 2011 | 163 |
| 2012 | 151 |
| 2013 | 110 |
| 2014 | 142 |
| 2015 | 198 |
| 2016 | 211 |
| 2017 | 247 |
| 2018 | 282 |
| 2019 | 435 |
| 2020 | 561 |
| 2021 | 553 |
| 2022 | 490 |
| 2023 | 551 |
| 2024 | 442 |
Keanu through the decades
- Keanu peaked in 2020, when 561 babies were named Keanu in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Keanu has risen 150% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Keanu currently ranks #632 in the US and is on the rise.