Holding steady.
Popularity of Keshawna since 1980
Babies named Keshawna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 238 |
| 2000s | 144 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keshawna is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1980. Its peak year of usage was 2000, after which it has remained relatively stable but uncommon. With an occurrence rate of fewer than 1 in every million births (1-in-N: null), it is a rare name that reflects a distinctly American naming style. The name is part of a broader trend of 'Ke-' prefix names that gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities. Although it has not charted in the top 1,000 and has no strong presence in any single state, Keshawna persists as a unique, modern choice.
Keshawna is a modern invented name, emerging in the United States during the late 20th century. It combines the popular prefix 'Ke-' (also seen in names like Keisha and Kendra) with the name Shawna, a feminine form of Shawn (an anglicization of Seán). This style of name formation was particularly common in African American naming practices from the 1970s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kesh, Shawna
Sibling names for Keshawna
Names that share Keshawna's style, for a brother or sister.
