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Keyshaun

โ™‚ Boy

Pronounced KEE-shawn /หˆki.สƒษ”n/High

Meaning: A modern name, joining a Key- element with Shaun (a form of Sean/John, 'God is gracious'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Key + Shaun coinage: Keyshaun. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, Irish
MeaningA modern name, joining a Key- element with Shaun (a form of Sean/John, 'God is gracious'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11385 โ†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)โ‰ˆ 709

Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data

peak 200019962025

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

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

History & Origin

Keyshaun is a modern name, with no single fixed root โ€” joining a Key- element with Shaun (a form of Sean/John, 'God is gracious'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KEE-shawn').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Keyshaun is a modern name, joining a Key- element with Shaun ('God is gracious') โ€” a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KEE-shawn').
Overall data confidence 24%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files โ€” routes layered

Variations

KeyshawnKeyshonKeyshaun

Nicknames

Key

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keyshaun mean?

Keyshaun joins a Key- element with Shaun ('God is gracious'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Keyshaun?

It's said KEE-shawn /หˆki.สƒษ”n/ โ€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keyshaun a boy or girl name?

Keyshaun is a boy's name.

How popular is Keyshaun?

Keyshaun is a very rare name in the U.S.

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