Keshawn
Keshawn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Gracious gift of God (derived from Shawn/John combined with the prefix Ke-).
Origin and history
Keshawn is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'Ke-' with the traditional Irish name Shawn. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as a distinct, rhythmic choice. While its peak usage occurred around the late 1990s and early 2000s, it remains in steady moderate use today.
Popularity in the United States
6,029 babies in the United States have been named Keshawn since 1880. It ranks #1556 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1597.
States where it is most popular
- FL (10.1 %)
- IL (8.7 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- GA (7.5 %)
- NC (6.5 %)
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 | 56 |
| 1980-1990 | 167 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,477 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,993 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,006 |
| 2020-2029 | 330 |
Nicknames
Key, Shawn
Fun facts
- Keshawn is part of a 20th-century American naming trend that combines rhythmic prefixes like 'Ke-' with classic names like Shawn.
- The name gained significant national traction during the late 1990s and early 2000s in the United States.