Keene
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Ancient.
- Origin
- Irish
Keene Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 460 baby boys have been named Keene. The name peaked in 2014 with 18 US births that year (rank #5164).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Keene
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5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Keene's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Keene
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kean | Archaic | Male | Irish |
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Compare Keene to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Keene against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).