Key
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Aidan
- Origin
- Gaelic
Key Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 166 baby boys have been named Key. The name peaked in 1993 with 12 US births that year (rank #4873). In 2024, ranked #10400 nationally — 5,527 places below its 1993 peak.
Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Key
If you like Key's Gaelic origin, consider these related names: Abboid, Ahern, Aibhlin, Aidan, Ailin. Browse all Gaelic names →
3-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Key's exact length and starting letter: Kai, Kaj, Kam, Kat, Kay.
Quick Facts About Key
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Compare Key to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Key against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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