The baby name Keenen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-nən (IPA: /ˈkiːnən/).
Keenen is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Keenen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-nən (IPA: /ˈkiːnən/).
Keenen is Irish in Origin.
Keenen is a modern English respelling of Keenan, an Anglicized Irish surname from Gaelic Ó Cianáin, meaning descendant of Cianán. Cianán is a diminutive of Cian, a personal name meaning ancient, enduring, or long-lived. The Ó Cianáin (O'Keenan) family were noted medieval historians and poets in Ulster and Fermanagh; one member, Tadhg Ó Cianáin, chronicled the Flight of the Earls in the early 1600s, cementing the name's learned associations.
Used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the late 19th century, Keenen's spelling was popularized in the United States by comedian-filmmaker Keenen Ivory Wayans in the late 20th century. The name is chiefly masculine but occasionally unisex. Common variants and spellings include Keenan (standard), Kienan, and Keenon; short forms Keen or Kean and the feminine Keena also appear. Note that Kenan of Hebrew origin is unrelated. The core meaning evokes age, permanence, and endurance.
| Keenen Ivory Wayans Keenen Ivory Wayans is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker best known for creating In Living Color and directing Scary Movie. He is also part of the famous Wayans family of entertainers. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HN | Boys | 0 | #52 | 1 | 749 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #250 | 4 | 6,830 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| Canada | Boys | 2007 | #315 | 5 | 2,287 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #466 | 9 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2022 | #903 | 6 | 7,226 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 143 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
Keenen is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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