Keshaun
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
Every Keshaun since 1978 — 2,431 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keshaun
Keshaun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,126 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 2,431 American babies have been named Keshaun. Its peak came in 2000, when 170 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 Keshaun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keshaun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 19 | #5,126 |
| 2024 | — | — | 17 | #5,556 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,946 |
| 2022 | — | — | 22 | #4,628 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,442 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,870 |
| 2019 | — | — | 30 | #3,674 |
| 2018 | — | — | 25 | #4,158 |
| 2017 | — | — | 29 | #3,727 |
| 2016 | — | — | 20 | #4,869 |
| 2015 | — | — | 29 | #3,744 |
| 2014 | — | — | 39 | #2,955 |
| 2013 | — | — | 42 | #2,790 |
| 2012 | — | — | 54 | #2,371 |
| 2011 | — | — | 58 | #2,254 |
| 2010 | — | — | 83 | #1,788 |
| 2009 | — | — | 101 | #1,592 |
| 2008 | — | — | 115 | #1,444 |
| 2007 | — | — | 101 | #1,559 |
| 2006 | — | — | 132 | #1,268 |
| 2005 | — | — | 116 | #1,311 |
| 2004 | — | — | 144 | #1,099 |
| 2003 | — | — | 154 | #1,028 |
| 2002 | — | — | 142 | #1,068 |
| 2001 | — | — | 166 | #937 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,329 | 165 | #927 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,576 | 30 | #2,534 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,151 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keshaun mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Keshaun in 2025?
Keshaun ranked #5,126 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keshaun?
2,431 babies have been named Keshaun in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keshaun most popular?
Keshaun peaked in 2000, when 170 newborns received the name.
Is Keshaun a boy or girl name?
Keshaun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keshaun rising or falling?
Keshaun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.