Keshaun
Keshaun is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (via Shaun) combined with a modern prefix.
Origin and history
Keshaun is a modern American name created by combining the prefix 'Ke-' with the traditional Irish-derived name Shaun (John). It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States, following a popular trend of creating melodious modern names. Its usage has remained moderately steady as a contemporary masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
2,380 babies in the United States have been named Keshaun since 1880. It ranks #2660 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1791.
States where it is most popular
- FL (11.5 %)
- IL (10.3 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- NC (9.2 %)
- NY (8.2 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 445 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,336 |
| 2010-2019 | 409 |
| 2020-2029 | 136 |
Famous people named Keshaun
- Keshaun Moore: Football Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Kesh, Shaun
Fun facts
- Keshaun developed in the late 20th century as part of an American naming trend blending traditional roots with novel prefixes.
- The name appears in several alternate forms in U.S. records, including Keshawn and Keyshawn.