Keating is an Irish surname and given name of Norman origin, derived from the Anglo-Norman French word 'chatelain', meaning 'leader' or 'commander'. It was originally used as a title for military leaders or castle commanders during the Middle Ages. The name was later adopted as a given name in Ireland, where it is considered one of the most common surnames. Keating is also used as a given name in other English-speaking countries, such as England and Australia.
"Keating was quite popular as a baby girl's name in 2004 with six newborns bearing this moniker that year."