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Keeton

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEE-tun /ˈki.tən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Keaton, from an English surname/place-name, variously 'place with hawks/kites' or 'shed town' (cyta, 'kite/hawk', + tun, 'settlement')Low

In 30 seconds: Place with hawks; shed town: Keeton is a spelling of Keaton. Crisp and classic (said 'KEE-tun').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Keaton, from an English surname/place-name, variously 'place with hawks/kites' or 'shed town' (cyta, 'kite/hawk', + tun, 'settlement')
U.S. rank (2025)#6645 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 924

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719792025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Keeton is a spelling of Keaton, from an English surname/place-name, variously 'place with hawks/kites' or 'shed town' (cyta, 'kite/hawk', + tun, 'settlement'). A crisp name (said 'KEE-tun').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a spelling of Keaton. Rare, a settlement-name, and crisp.

Did you know? Keeton is a spelling of Keaton, variously 'place with hawks/kites' or 'shed town' from an English surname (cyta, 'kite/hawk', + tun) — a crisp choice (said 'KEE-tun').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Keeton — English; spelling of Keaton

Variations

KeatonKeeten

Nicknames

Kee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keeton mean?

Keeton is a spelling of Keaton, variously 'place with hawks' or 'shed town' from an English surname.

How do you pronounce Keeton?

It's said KEE-tun /ˈki.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keeton a boy or girl name?

Keeton is a boy's name.

How popular is Keeton?

Keeton is a very rare name in the U.S.

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