Name meaning & stats
Kieth
Kieth means “wood, forest (debated)” (Scottish origin). 2,462 US babies since 1940, peak 1964. Notable Kieths are 1.5× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
“wood, forest (debated)”
ScottishSpelling of Keith
Transferred from the surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1964
2,462 US babies were named Kieth between 1940 and 2025.
Where Kieths end up
Not enough notable Kieths yet, so this uses the spelling family: Keith, Kit.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 1.5× | High · 131 people |
| Footballer | 1.3× | High · 121 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 107 people |
| Basketball player | 1.1× | High · 78 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, the Keith family 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…
Kieth has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
1 in 171 Keiths spell it Kieth
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1964)