Keaton: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KEE-tuhn · 2 syllables
Keaton means “hedge, enclosure; farmstead, settlement”, from English.
A variant of Caton or Keeton, or a habitational name from Keaton in Ermington, Devon, possibly derived from Welsh cae (“hedge, enclosure”) + Middle English toun (“farmstead, settlement”).
- Meaning
- hedge, enclosure; farmstead, settlement
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KEE-tuhn
- US rank (2025)
- #769
- US babies a year
- about 369 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Keaton?
Keaton was the #769 name in the US in 2025, given to 419 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 55% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #769 |
| England & Wales | #899 |
| Scotland | #599 |
How old are people named Keaton?
Half of US adults named Keaton are older than 26; most are between 18 and 38. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Keaton
What does the name Keaton mean?
Keaton means “hedge, enclosure; farmstead, settlement”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Keaton?
Keaton is pronounced KEE-tuhn.
How popular is the name Keaton?
Keaton was the #769 name in the US in 2025, given to 419 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 55% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Keaton?
Half of US adults named Keaton are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 38.