How old is someone named Keisha?
The average Keisha is 42 years old.
Half of all living Keishas are between 36 and 51.
When was Keisha popular?
Keisha rose fast and peaked in 1977, then faded almost as fast. 56% of all Keishas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 904 | 820 |
| 1970s | 8,931 | 8,400 |
| 1980s | 6,892 | 6,700 |
| 1990s | 3,783 | 3,700 |
| 2000s | 971 | 960 |
| 2010s | 518 | 520 |
| 2020s | 338 | 340 |
How many Keishas are still alive?
About 21,000 Keishas are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 22,000 babies named Keisha since 1961.
Nearly every Keisha ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Keisha?
About half of living Keishas are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Gen X 47%
- Millennial 42%
- Gen Z 8%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Keisha an old name?
Somewhat. Keisha is older than 69 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Keisha will be 65 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Keisha a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Keishas are women.
Names the same age as Keisha
NAME TWIN
Keisha's name twin is Chadwick. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Chadwick's age curve is the closest match to Keisha's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Keisha
How old is the average Keisha?
The average Keisha in the US is 42 years old. The median is 45, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Keisha?
About 21,000 Keishas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 22,000 babies given the name since 1961.
When was the name Keisha most popular?
In 1977, when about 1,100 baby girls were named Keisha.
Is Keisha a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 47% of living Keishas, but the name spans several generations.
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