Declining since 2000, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Keishawn since 1981
Babies named Keishawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32 | 22 |
| 1990s | 25 | 202 |
| 2000s | 6 | 372 |
| 2010s | 0 | 133 |
| 2020s | 0 | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Keishawn first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981, a period when many new names were formed by blending existing names and fashionable syllables. Its most popular year was 1999, after which its usage has steadily declined; as of 2025, only about 1 in 244,011 newborns receive this name. While it never broke into any top state rankings, Keishawn reflects a broader naming trend that gained momentum across the country during the 1990s. Today, it remains a distinctive choice with a modern, rhythmic feel.
Keishawn is a modern American coinage, part of a wave of invented names that emerged in the late 20th century. It typically combines the trendy prefix Kei- (perhaps inspired by names like Keisha or Kevin) with Shawn, a variant of the Irish name Sean. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1981 and saw its peak popularity in 1999, reflecting the broader trend of creative name formations in African American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kei, Shawn
Sibling names for Keishawn
Names that share Keishawn's style, for a brother or sister.
