Keenan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ancient, distant, enduring
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #1307 in 2025 with 149 babies born.
History: Keenan is an anglicization of the Irish 'Ó Cianáin,' from 'Cian,' meaning ancient or enduring. It has deep roots in Irish history, with the Keenan family prominent in Ulster. As a given name it has been used in the United States and Ireland, known through musician Maynard James Keenan of Tool.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Keenan? About 1 in 22,339 babies born in 2025 were named Keenan, or roughly 0.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Keenan
What does the name Keenan mean?
Keenan means “Ancient, distant, enduring” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Keenan?
Keenan has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Ancient, distant, enduring”.
How popular is Keenan?
Keenan ranked #1305 in 2025 — given to 149 babies that year.
When was Keenan most popular?
Keenan peaked in 1997 with 717 babies registered that year.
Is Keenan a boy or girl name?
Keenan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Keenans in registered births are male.
Is the name Keenan rising or falling in popularity?
Keenan has fallen 319 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #986 in 2020 to #1305 in 2025.
How long has Keenan been recorded?
Keenan appears in birth records across 82 years — from 1942 through 2025.