Kaeshon
An African American masculine name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kaeshon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaeshon today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaeshon births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaeshon. 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 Kaeshon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,248
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Kaeshon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaeshon 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 Kaeshon 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaeshon
The name Kaeshon is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in the world, dating back to around 3500 BCE. Scholars trace the name to the Sumerian word "kae," which means "to protect" or "to guard," and "shon," which means "gift" or "blessing." Together, the name Kaeshon roughly translates to "protected gift" or "guarded blessing."
The earliest recorded use of the name Kaeshon can be found in cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets discovered in the ancient city of Ur, located in modern-day Iraq. These tablets, dating back to around 2500 BCE, contain lists of names and occupations, suggesting that Kaeshon was a name given to individuals in that region during the Sumerian civilization.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Kaeshon was a Sumerian high priest who lived in the city of Uruk around 2300 BCE. Although little is known about his life, his name was recorded on a ceremonial vessel used in religious rituals, indicating the significance of his role in the community.
In the 7th century BCE, a Babylonian scribe named Kaeshon is mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature in the world. The epic describes Kaeshon as a skilled calligrapher and record keeper, responsible for transcribing important historical events and preserving the knowledge of the time.
During the Parthian Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Turkey from around 247 BCE to 224 CE, there was a notable military commander named Kaeshon. He is credited with leading a successful campaign against the invading Roman forces, earning him a reputation as a skilled strategist and defender of his people.
In the 12th century CE, a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher known as Kaeshon al-Andalusi made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and metaphysics. Born in Córdoba, Spain, during the golden age of the Andalusian civilization, his writings and teachings had a lasting impact on the intellectual discourse of the time.
Another notable individual with the name Kaeshon was a 16th-century Venetian explorer and merchant who traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and Asia. His detailed accounts of his journeys and encounters with different cultures and civilizations provided valuable insights into the world during that era.
People
Kaeshon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaeshon 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
Kaeshon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaeshon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaeshon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kaeshon a common name?
We classify Kaeshon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaeshon most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaeshon was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaeshon is about 16 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 Kaeshon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaeshon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaeshon 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 Kaeshon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaeshon 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 Kaeshon 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 Kaeshon as a first name?
You can see how many people have the name Kaeshon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.