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Keishawn

♂ Boy

Pronounced kee-SHAWN /kiˈʃɔːn/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage blending the Kei- prefix with Shawn (an English form of Sean, 'God is gracious'). It carries no single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern blend: Keishawn joins Kei- with Shawn (said 'kee-SHAWN'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coinage blending the Kei- prefix with Shawn (an English form of Sean, 'God is gracious'). It carries no single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#10208 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 774

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919812025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Keishawn reads as a modern coinage joining the popular Kei- prefix with Shawn, an English form of Sean. It carries no single settled meaning, and its routes are uncertain, which we note. A rhythmic two-beat pick (said 'kee-SHAWN').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, modern, and coined.

Did you know? Keishawn blends the Kei- prefix with Shawn, from Sean, 'God is gracious'; as a whole it is a modern coinage, and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'kee-SHAWN').
Overall data confidence 32%
References - Keishawn — Kei- + Shawn blend; routes uncertain

Variations

KeyshawnKeishaunKeyshaun

Nicknames

KeeShawn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keishawn mean?

Keishawn blends Kei- with Shawn ('God is gracious'); as a whole it is a coinage, and its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Keishawn?

It's said kee-SHAWN /kiˈʃɔːn/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Keishawn a boy or girl name?

Keishawn is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Keishawn?

Keishawn is a rare name in the U.S.

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