UK boy's name
Keone
A masculine Hawaiian name meaning "the lucky or fortunate one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keone is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Keone popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1997 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Keone. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keone ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 4 boys were registered as Keone.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keone as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Keone mean?
The given name Keone has its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture. It is a relatively modern name, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 19th century. Keone is believed to be derived from the Hawaiian word "keone," which means "sand" or "earth."
In Hawaiian culture, names often have deep spiritual and symbolic meanings, reflecting the close connection between the people and the natural world around them. The name Keone may have been given to children as a way to honor the land and the earth, or to express a desire for the child to have a grounded and stable nature.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Keone was Keone Kealoha, a Hawaiian artist and woodcarver who lived from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Kealoha was renowned for his intricate and detailed woodcarvings, which depicted traditional Hawaiian motifs and designs.
Another notable figure with the name Keone was Keone Downing, a Hawaiian musician and composer who lived from 1904 to 1987. Downing was a prominent figure in the Hawaiian music scene and helped to popularize traditional Hawaiian music styles both within the islands and beyond.
In the field of sports, Keone Kela, a professional baseball player from Hawaii, has made a name for himself in recent years. Kela, born in 1993, is a relief pitcher who has played for several teams in Major League Baseball, including the Texas Rangers and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Keone Nunes, born in 1963, is a Hawaiian educator and community leader who has dedicated his career to promoting and preserving Hawaiian language and culture. Nunes has served as the president of the Hawaiian language immersion school Ke Kula 'O Nawahiokalaniopuu and has been a vocal advocate for the revitalization of the Hawaiian language.
Keone Kīhawalu, a Native Hawaiian activist and educator who lived from 1932 to 2013, played a significant role in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement. Kīhawalu was a prominent figure in the efforts to protect and preserve Native Hawaiian rights, lands, and cultural practices.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Keone over time
The chart below shows babies named Keone registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Keone, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keone by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keone was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3647 | 13 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Keone
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Keone: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keone in the UK right now?
In 2009, Keone was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Keone most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 4 babies registered as Keone in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keone?
A masculine Hawaiian name meaning "the lucky or fortunate one".
How many people are called Keone in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Keone across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.