Keyshaun
Keyshaun is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Keyshaun is a modern American name created as a phonetic variant of Keyshawn or Keeshawn. It combines the popular prefix 'Ke-' with the traditional Irish name Shaun (a form of John). The name saw its highest usage in the late 1990s and early 2000s, inspired by high-profile athletes and pop culture trends.
Popularity in the United States
709 babies in the United States have been named Keyshaun since 1880. It ranks #3967 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1889.
States where it is most popular
- GA (21.3 %)
- TX (21.3 %)
- FL (17.3 %)
- NY (17.3 %)
- NC (16 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 423 |
| 2010-2019 | 120 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Nicknames
Key, Shaun
Fun facts
- Keyshaun is an alternative spelling of Keyshawn, which gained prominent public recognition in the late 1990s.
- The name experienced its greatest frequency in the United States around the turn of the 21st century.