Kayshawn
Every Kayshawn since 1988 — 445 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayshawn
Kayshawn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1988, 445 American babies have been named Kayshawn. Its peak came in 2007, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kayshawn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayshawn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,045 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,360 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,033 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,266 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,321 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,989 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,379 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,508 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,389 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,311 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,378 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,084 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,146 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,323 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,175 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,640 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,634 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,189 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,195 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,735 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,133 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,245 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,317 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,385 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,002 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,398 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,824 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kayshawn in 2025?
Kayshawn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kayshawn?
445 babies have been named Kayshawn in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayshawn most popular?
Kayshawn peaked in 2007, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Kayshawn a boy or girl name?
Kayshawn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kayshawn rising or falling?
Kayshawn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.