Keane is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #291 in 2006 with 122 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 175 births ranking #213. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 838.5%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 2,626 boys born was named Keane. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.