Declining since 1994, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Kashawn since 1973
Babies named Kashawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 | 11 |
| 1980s | 37 | 108 |
| 1990s | 21 | 369 |
| 2000s | 0 | 346 |
| 2010s | 0 | 202 |
| 2020s | 0 | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Kashawn emerged as a given name in the United States in 1976, part of a wave of inventive names beginning with 'Ka-' that flourished in the late 20th century. It peaked in popularity in 1993, when it ranked among the top 2,000 names for boys. Since 1994, its usage has steadily declined; by 2023 it ranked 10,695, reflecting a broader shift away from the distinctive style of the 1990s. The name is essentially a modern blend, likely inspired by the Irish-derived Shawn, and has no recorded use outside the United States. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice, though it remains a recognizable artifact of its era.
Kashawn is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the 1970s. It appears to be a blend of the fashionable prefix 'Ka-' with the name Shawn, itself a variant of Sean. The name gained modest popularity in the 1990s but has since declined. Its exact derivation is undocumented, suggesting it arose as a creative variation within African American naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kash, Shawn, KJ
Variants: Kashawnn, Kashon
Sibling names for Kashawn
Names that share Kashawn's style, for a brother or sister.
