Kaishaun
A unique masculine name of unknown origin, potentially blending elements.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kaishaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaishaun today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaishaun births was 2003 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaishaun. 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 Kaishaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2003
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#10,230
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Kaishaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaishaun 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 Kaishaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaishaun
The name Kaishaun has its origins in the Arabic language. It is a combination of two words: "Kaish" meaning "life" and "Aun" meaning "helper" or "protector." Therefore, the name Kaishaun can be interpreted as "protector of life" or "lifeguard."
One of the earliest recorded examples of this name dates back to the 7th century AD. It is believed to have been used by a prominent Arab scholar and poet who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate. However, there are no specific historical texts or scriptures that directly reference the name Kaishaun.
In the 11th century, a renowned Islamic philosopher and mathematician from Persia was known by the name Kaishaun Ibn Sina. He made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and astronomy.
During the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt in the 13th century, a notable military commander and strategist named Kaishaun al-Mansuri played a crucial role in defending the region against Mongol invasions.
In the 16th century, a Sufi mystic and poet from the Ottoman Empire, Kaishaun Rumi, gained recognition for his spiritual writings and teachings.
Another prominent figure with the name Kaishaun was an influential 18th-century scholar and jurist from Morocco, who was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic law and jurisprudence.
While the name Kaishaun has its roots in Arabic, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and communities around the world. However, its historical significance and meaning remain closely tied to its Arabic origins, representing a protector or guardian of life.
People
Kaishaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaishaun 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
Kaishaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaishaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaishaun 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Kaishaun a common name?
We classify Kaishaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaishaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaishaun was 2003, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaishaun is about 23 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 Kaishaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaishaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaishaun 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 Kaishaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaishaun 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 Kaishaun 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 the name Kaishaun?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.