Keyshon
Every Keyshon since 1996 — 339 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keyshon
Keyshon 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 1996, 339 American babies have been named Keyshon. Its peak came in 2001, when 36 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 Keyshon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keyshon 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 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,138 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,477 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,221 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,563 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,442 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,204 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,910 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,651 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,740 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,996 |
| 2003 | 32 | #3,027 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,734 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2,660 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,120 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keyshon in 2025?
Keyshon 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 Keyshon?
339 babies have been named Keyshon in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keyshon most popular?
Keyshon peaked in 2001, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Keyshon a boy or girl name?
Keyshon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keyshon rising or falling?
Keyshon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.