Kyshawn
Every Kyshawn since 1991 — 491 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyshawn
Kyshawn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,636 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 491 American babies have been named Kyshawn. Its peak came in 2002, when 27 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 Kyshawn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyshawn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,636 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,080 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,665 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,693 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,910 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,296 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,281 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,197 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,933 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,379 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,344 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,490 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,546 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,189 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,840 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,235 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,522 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,047 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,196 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,316 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,137 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,707 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,915 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,312 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,469 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,935 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,418 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kyshawn in 2025?
Kyshawn ranked #8,636 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kyshawn?
491 babies have been named Kyshawn in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyshawn most popular?
Kyshawn peaked in 2002, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Kyshawn a boy or girl name?
Kyshawn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kyshawn rising or falling?
Kyshawn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.