Keishawn
Keishawn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (blended with modern prefix Kei-).
Origin and history
Keishawn is a modern American name created by combining the prefix 'Kei-' with the traditional Irish name Shawn. It gained usage in the late 20th century alongside similar invented names featuring popular name elements. In the United States, it remains a rare choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
774 babies in the United States have been named Keishawn since 1880. It ranks #3902 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1882.
States where it is most popular
- FL (31.1 %)
- NY (19.4 %)
- CA (14.6 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- IL (9.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 202 |
| 2000-2010 | 372 |
| 2010-2019 | 133 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Fun facts
- Keishawn is part of a 20th-century trend of creating unique names by attaching rhythmic prefixes like 'Kei-' or 'De-' to established names like Shawn.
- The name experienced its highest level of usage in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s.