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Keishawn

Boy

Meaning of Keishawn: Modern African-American compound name

Keishawn is a boy's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9423rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#9423

7 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

837

First recorded 1981 · peak 2000

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 6 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 11 babies1985: 7 babies1986: 6 babies1987: 13 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 11 babies1990: 7 babies19901991: 6 babies1992: 15 babies1993: 20 babies1994: 10 babies1995: 14 babies1996: 35 babies1997: 33 babies1998: 37 babies1999: 50 babies2000: 53 babies20002001: 45 babies2002: 42 babies2003: 36 babies2004: 43 babies2005: 37 babies2006: 40 babies2007: 26 babies2008: 30 babies2009: 26 babies2010: 23 babies20102011: 22 babies2012: 20 babies2013: 10 babies2014: 12 babies2015: 15 babies2016: 10 babies2017: 10 babies2018: 5 babies2019: 6 babies2020: 7 babies20202021: 8 babies2022: 8 babies2023: 9 babies2024: 6 babies2025: 7 babies
US babies named Keishawn per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 53.

Gender split

93% boys · 7% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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