Keylor

Keylor - A very unique male name

Keylor appeared on the charts for the first time in 2015 on position #4130. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Keylor and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Keylor? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Keylor. The baby boy name Keylor was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3171 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Keylor peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 1663.

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Keylor is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Keylor is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,910 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,981.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Keylor is where you live.

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Keylor origin and meaning

Costa Rican modern use

Uncertain — Keylor is a modern name in Costa Rican use with no firmly attested etymology

Keylor appears in United States data only from 2015, peaking in 2018, and is best known through Costa Rican football. No documented etymology stands behind it, so this profile does not invent one. Its story in the United States is recent and closely tied to one famous bearer.

Origin uncertain

Keylor is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Keylor, pop culture references for the name Keylor and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Keylor

We've found the following names that sound similar to Keylor, sorted by popularity.

Kyler / Keller / Kylar / Keyler / Kailer / Khyler / Kessler / Kayler / Kesler /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Keylor

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Keylor a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Keylor?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KAY-lor · /ˈkeɪlɔːr/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Keylor Navas — Costa Rican football goalkeeper (b. 1986) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A distinctive modern name carried by one famous goalkeeper.

Worth knowing

• Most listeners will hear the footballer first.