Name Profile
Key
"Not available in SSA source data." — Unknown origin
BoyUnknown1 syllable
About Key
Key appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records from 1914 through 2017. It does not appear in the 2024 top 1,000 list for boys, but it remains part of the official historical record. Across available SSA years, the name appears 161 times.
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginUnknown
PronunciationKey
Syllables1
Nicknames for Key
Key is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.
Popularity in the U.S.
Key is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys.. Parents often choose Key for its clear pronunciation and classic style.
Key had — births in .
Middle Name Ideas
- Key James
- Key Alexander
- Key Reid
More Names Like Key
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Key mean?
Key means "Not available in SSA source data." and is commonly associated with Unknown roots.
Is Key a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Yes. Key is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..
How is Key pronounced?
A common pronunciation is Key.