Keeley
An Irish surname anglicized from O Caolaidhe, descendant of Caoladhe, a name built on caol, meaning slender.
Keeley in 2025
Keeley was given to 135 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 2,891st most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 24,558 babies born.
The history of Keeley
Keeley reached its highest point in 2007, when 253 babies were given the name, ranking 1,867th that year. Its best-ever ranking was 1,554th, in 1997.
Across the 69 years of records since 1957, 6,741 babies have been named Keeley. Half of them were born before 2003, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Z.
Keeley by decade
| Decade | Babies named Keeley | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 52 | 3,187 |
| 1960s | 179 | 3,582 |
| 1970s | 323 | 3,397 |
| 1980s | 734 | 2,208 |
| 1990s | 1,415 | 1,554 |
| 2000s | 2,087 | 1,718 |
| 2010s | 1,285 | 2,051 |
| 2020s | 666 | 2,848 |
Where Keeley is heading
Keeley has risen 30% over the past decade, from 104 babies in 2015 to 135 in 2025.
Names like Keeley
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Keeley.