Keanu Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Keanu means 'cool breeze over the mountains'.
Meaning of the Name Keanu
Keanu is a Hawaiian name meaning 'cool breeze over the mountains'. It is derived from the Hawaiian words 'kea' and 'nu'. The name is commonly associated with actor Keanu Reeves. It has a strong and positive image due to its association with the actor's successful career.
Popularity of the Name Keanu
The popularity for the name Keanu peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 555 births, which ranked number 1,056 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Keanu had the most female births in 1995 with 31, which ranked number 3,492 out of 15,753 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2020 with 555, which ranked number 515 out of 14,032 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Keanu has increased sharply over the last ten years from 151 births to 485 births, an increase of 221.19%. Among males, Keanu has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 151 births to 478 births, an increase of 216.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Keanu
- 20 Year Trend of Keanu: 123.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Keanu: 221.19%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Keanu: 216.56%
Popularity of Keanu by State
For males, Keanu was most popular in Western states with 183 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 86 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Keanu. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | 5 | 169 | < 5 | N/A |
| AL | 6 | 685 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 14 | 481 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 86 | 405 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 6 | 713 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 32 | 518 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 11 | 804 | < 5 | N/A |
| HI | 19 | 33 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 5 | 406 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 11 | 768 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 6 | 837 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 5 | 805 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 7 | 607 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 8 | 590 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 9 | 550 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 15 | 612 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 8 | 741 | < 5 | N/A |
| NM | 7 | 271 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 11 | 288 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 23 | 626 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 7 | 1030 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 11 | 390 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 10 | 367 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 14 | 630 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 39 | 712 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 14 | 333 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 9 | 712 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 27 | 292 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 11 | 424 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Keanu
- Total Births of Keanu: 545 (12.38%)
- Male Births of Keanu: 536 (12.21%)
Given the upward trend of Keanu over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.38% increase in total births, for a total of 545 births in 2024. Male births for Keanu have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 536 male births in 2024, an increase of 12.21%.