Boys name · Illinois
Keith in Illinois
Keith was the 1086th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Keith that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 25,508 babies Keith.
Popularity over time
Keith in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 15 | 180th |
| 1928 | 79 | 109th |
| 1944 | 162 | 75th |
| 1960 | 749 | 33rd |
| 1977 | 372 | 48th |
| 1993 | 184 | 92nd |
| 2009 | 32 | 390th |
| 2025 | 7 | 1086th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 180th in 1912 to 1086th in 2025.
The most babies named Keith in Illinois in a single year was 749, in 1960. Its best showing was 31st among boys names in 1961.
Across the country, Keith reached its best rank of 10th in Utah (1923). See Keith in every state →
How popular is Keith in Illinois?
Keith was the 1086th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Keith that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 25,508 babies Keith.
How many babies are named Keith in Illinois?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Keith in Illinois. The most babies named Keith in Illinois in a single year was 749, in 1960.
What is the rank of Keith in Illinois?
Keith ranked 1086th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 31st among boys names in 1961.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.