Names / Keenan
Is Keenan a first name or a last name?
Keenan is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
How to address someone called Keenan
- United States. Keenan is used both ways: about 20,353 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 16,866 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Keenan is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Keenan or Dear Ms. Keenan.
- United Kingdom. Keenan is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Keenan or Dear Ms. Keenan.
- Ireland. Keenan is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Keenan or Dear Ms. Keenan.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Keenan by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Keenan as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (145 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 51 | 26 | 66% |
| Canada | 16 | 3 | 84% |
| United Kingdom | 14 | 1 | 93% |
| Ireland | 14 | 0 | 100% |
| Australia | 5 | 1 | 83% |
| New Zealand | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| South Africa | 1 | 2 | 33% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Keenan in the United States
- As a surname: about 20,353 people in the 2010 census, rank 1,765 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 16,866 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 2% of them girls.
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