Kaeshawn
A masculine name of African American origin, possibly a variant of Keyshawn.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Kaeshawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaeshawn today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaeshawn births was 2011 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaeshawn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kaeshawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2011
8 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,216
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Kaeshawn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaeshawn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaeshawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaeshawn
The given name Kaeshawn has its origins in African American culture, particularly in the Southern United States. It is a relatively modern name, first gaining popularity in the late 20th century. While the exact etymology is unclear, it is believed to be a combination of the African name "Kae" and the English name "Shawn."
The name Kae has its roots in various West African languages, such as Yoruba and Igbo. It is often associated with concepts like "life" or "beginning." On the other hand, Shawn is a variant of the Irish name Seán, which derives from the ancient Celtic name Seaghán, meaning "old" or "wise."
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Kaeshawn specifically, its components have rich cultural connections. The African influence reflects the resilience and creativity of African American communities in creating unique names that celebrate their heritage and identity.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kaeshawn is Kaeshawn Brooks, an American football player born in 1994. He played college football at Florida Atlantic University and was later signed by the Buffalo Bills in 2017.
Another notable figure is Kaeshawn Fredrick, a basketball player from the United States. Fredrick played college basketball at the University of Houston and was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 2013 NBA draft.
In the world of music, Kaeshawn Gibbs is a singer and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. He has released several singles and EP's, showcasing his talents in the contemporary R&B and hip-hop genres.
Kaeshawn Arnett, born in 1992, is a professional basketball player from the United States. He played college basketball at the University of South Carolina Upstate and has played professionally in several countries, including Germany and Canada.
Lastly, Kaeshawn Chisolm is a track and field athlete from the United States. He specializes in sprint events and has represented his country in various international competitions, including the Pan American Games and the World Athletics Championships.
These individuals, spanning various professions and backgrounds, exemplify the diversity and cultural significance of the name Kaeshawn within African American communities and beyond.
People
Kaeshawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaeshawn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaeshawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaeshawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaeshawn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Kaeshawn a common name?
We classify Kaeshawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaeshawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaeshawn was 2011, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaeshawn is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaeshawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaeshawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaeshawn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kaeshawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaeshawn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaeshawn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kaeshawn as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.