Name meaning & stats
Keith
Keith (Scottish origin). 411,290 US babies since 1940, peak 1957. Notable Keiths are 1.5× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Scottish
Transferred from the surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1957
411,290 US babies were named Keith between 1940 and 2025.
Where Keiths end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 1.5× | High · 131 people |
| Footballer | 1.3× | High · 117 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 104 people |
| Basketball player | 1.1× | High · 77 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, Keiths show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Keith has a surprise career: 1.5×
Spelling family
Keith is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1957)