Kayshawn
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of "Kay" and "Shawn".
Name Census estimates that about 439 living Americans carry the first name Kayshawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kayshawn today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kayshawn births was 2007 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kayshawn. 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.
People living today
439
~ 1 in 780,762 Americans
Peak year
2007
24 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,007
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Kayshawn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kayshawn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 161 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kayshawn 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 Kayshawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kayshawns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kayshawn
The name Kayshawn is a modern invention that has its roots in the English language. It is a combination of the name Kay and the word "shawn," which is derived from the Hebrew name "Shavon," meaning "One who is humble or thoughtful." The name is believed to have originated in the late 20th century, although its exact origins are unclear.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Kayshawn. It is a relatively new name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. However, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kayshawn is Kayshawn Benton, an American football player who was born in 1992. He played as a wide receiver for various college and professional teams, including the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL).
Another individual with the name Kayshawn is Kayshawn Gibbs, an American basketball player who was born in 1997. He played for various college teams, including the University of Michigan, before pursuing a professional career in Europe.
Kayshawn Patterson, born in 1995, is an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition for her participation in talent competitions and her work in the music industry. She has released several singles and has performed at various events.
Kayshawn Shorter, born in 1991, is an American professional basketball player who has played for teams in various leagues, including the NBA G League and international leagues. He is known for his defensive skills and versatility on the court.
Kayshawn Wilson, born in 1998, is an American professional basketball player who played college basketball for the University of Kansas. He was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2021 NBA draft and has since played for the team in the NBA.
It is worth noting that while these individuals have made notable contributions in their respective fields, the name Kayshawn is still relatively new and has not yet established a rich historical legacy. However, as it continues to gain popularity, it may become more widely recognized and documented in the years to come.
People
Kayshawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kayshawn 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
Kayshawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kayshawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 439 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kayshawn 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 780,762 US residents.
Is Kayshawn a common name?
We classify Kayshawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 445 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kayshawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kayshawn was 2007, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kayshawn is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kayshawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kayshawn 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.
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.