Keithon is a unique and distinctive given name, originating from African American culture. It is derived from the combination of two elements: 'Kee', which means 'wood' in Native American languages, and '-thon', a suffix of Greek origin that denotes place or time. Thus, Keithon can be interpreted as 'from the woods' or 'of the woods'. This name gained popularity during the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities, as part of the trend of creating new names with cultural significance.
The name Keithon experienced fluctuations in popularity over time, with the highest number of births recorded in 1980 and again in 2005. However, it appears that this name is no longer frequently chosen for newborns today, as there were only six births recorded in 2021.