How old is someone named Keanu?
The average Keanu is 15 years old.
Half of all living Keanus are between 5 and 25.
When was Keanu popular?
Most of the Keanus in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2020 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,780 | 1,700 |
| 2000s | 2,012 | 2,000 |
| 2010s | 2,102 | 2,100 |
| 2020s | 3,026 | 3,000 |
How many Keanus are still alive?
About 8,800 Keanus are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 8,900 babies named Keanu since 1990.
Nearly every Keanu ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Keanu?
About half of living Keanus are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 14%
- Gen Z 34%
- Gen Alpha 53%
Is Keanu an old name?
No. Keanu is one of the youngest names around: younger than 83 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Keanu will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Keanu a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.5% of living Keanus are men.
Names the same age as Keanu
NAME TWIN
Keanu's name twin is Khalil. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Khalil's age curve is the closest match to Keanu's: 87% alike.
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Questions about the name Keanu
How old is the average Keanu?
The average Keanu in the US is 15 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Keanu?
About 8,800 Keanus are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,900 babies given the name since 1990.
When was the name Keanu most popular?
In 2020, when about 560 baby boys were named Keanu.
Is Keanu a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 53% of living Keanus are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this