Declining since 2001, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Keshaun since 1978
Babies named Keshaun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 445 |
| 2000s | 1,336 |
| 2010s | 409 |
| 2020s | 136 |
Meaning & origin
Keshaun is a modern American invention, part of a wave of creatively spelled names that emerged in the late 20th century. First recorded in 1978, the name saw its peak usage in 2001, when it reached its highest rank. Since then, its popularity has steadily fallen, reflecting shifting naming trends away from the Ke- prefix. As of 2025, the name is given to roughly 1 in every 89,899 boys, placing it well below the top 1,000. Its top states of use are not concentrated in any particular region, suggesting a broad but thin distribution across the country. Keshaun is a distinctive choice that fits alongside other modern names like Jalen and Tyreek, with a sound that feels both familiar and fresh.
Keshaun is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the fashionable prefix "Ke-" with the sound of the name Shaun, or as a variant of the more common KeShawn. It emerged in the late 20th century, with the earliest recorded U.S. birth in 1978. The name peaked in popularity in 2001 and has since declined in use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kesh, Shaun
Sibling names for Keshaun
Names that share Keshaun's style, for a brother or sister.
