Boy nameCurrently #10,400 in the USRising
Key
//ˈki//
1 syllablePeak year: 19993 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Key'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.
Key's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Key |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Key through the decades
- Key peaked in 1999, when 12 babies were named Key in the US.
- Key currently ranks #10,400 in the US and is on the rise.