Ancient, distant, or sharp
Keenen is a variant of the Irish name Keenan, derived from the Gaelic 'Cianán,' which is a diminutive of 'Cian.' It carries the historical meaning of 'ancient' or 'enduring,' though some interpretations link it to 'sharp' or 'keen.'
Less common today
Keenen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #908 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Actor, comedian, and filmmaker
