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Keaton

Boy name · 28 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Keaton: 28 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2013.

Of Old English origin, Keaton began as a surname meaning either "place of kites" or "shed town," from the words cȳta (a bird of prey) or cot (a cottage or shelter). Its rise as a first name owes much to the silent film star Buster Keaton, whose deadpan expression and daring stunts made him one of cinema's most beloved comedians. Though there are no direct place connections, Keaton shares its root with place names like Kettering and Ketton in England. A notable modern bearer includes actor Michael Keaton, who took his stage surname from the legend Buster. While primarily used for boys in Scotland, Keaton has also seen occasional use as a unisex name, particularly in the United States.