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Key

Key is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Key?

Recorded births named Key by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	176 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Key's popularity over time

Babies named Key per year — United States (1914–2024). United States peaked in 1993 (12/yr).

When was Key popular?

Key reached its peak in 1993, when it was the #11735 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1990s name.

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