Keith is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word "Caoith" which means "handsome". The name has been used in Scotland for centuries and was popularized by Sir Keith Alexander, a Scottish businessman who served as the chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi. The name Keith has also gained popularity in other English-speaking countries such as England, Wales, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The name Keith is often associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most famous Ke
The name Keith experienced significant fluctuations over time. From the late 19th to early 20th century, its popularity steadily increased from fewer than ten births per year to a peak of 2,861 births in 1946. This trend continued until the mid-1950s when Keith reached its apex with over 12,000 births recorded annually. However, starting around 1970, there was a sharp decline, with fewer than 10,000 births per year becoming the norm by the late 1980s. In recent years (2016 onwards), Keith has fallen out of favor even further, with less than 500 births recorded annually. Overall, over the course of approximately 134 years, there were a total of 437,237 births named Keith.