Sharp, brave, or learned
Derived from the Middle English word 'kene', which originally meant brave or bold in battle. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe someone with a sharp mind or intense interest. It also shares roots with the Gaelic 'cian', meaning ancient or enduring.
Less common today
Keen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,168 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
45th Governor of Kentucky
Title character and NYPD detective · Keen Eddie
