Keanu
Hawaiian, from ke anu, the coolness or the cool breeze, combining the article ke with anu, a word for cold air.
Keanu in 2025
Keanu was given to 427 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 1,311th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 7,764 babies born.
The history of Keanu
Keanu reached its highest point in 2020, when 562 babies were given the name, ranking 1,046th that year.
Across the 36 years of records since 1990, 8,920 babies have been named Keanu. Half of them were born before 2014, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Keanu by decade
| Decade | Babies named Keanu | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,780 | 1,099 |
| 2000s | 2,012 | 1,481 |
| 2010s | 2,102 | 1,278 |
| 2020s | 3,026 | 1,046 |
Where Keanu is heading
Keanu has risen 116% over the past decade, from 198 babies in 2015 to 427 in 2025.
Names like Keanu
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Keanu.