Kayshon
A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Kayson, meaning "pure" or "innocent".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Kayshon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kayshon today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kayshon births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kayshon. 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 Kayshon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,363
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Kayshon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kayshon from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Kayshon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kayshon 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 Kayshon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kayshon
The name Kayshon has its origins rooted in ancient Egyptian culture, dating back to the 3rd century BC. It is derived from the Egyptian words "Ka" meaning "soul" and "shon" meaning "to flourish or thrive." This combination suggests a meaning along the lines of "flourishing soul" or "thriving spirit."
In the early days of Egyptian civilization, names held great significance and were often symbolic representations of one's essence or aspirations. The name Kayshon was likely bestowed upon individuals with the hope that their soul would prosper and their spirit would flourish throughout their lifetime.
While the name itself does not appear to be directly referenced in any ancient Egyptian texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the hieroglyphic writings and inscriptions of that era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kayshon was an Egyptian scribe who lived during the reign of Ptolemy V, around 210 BC. Historical accounts mention his involvement in documenting the construction of the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
In the 9th century AD, a prominent Islamic scholar and physician named Kayshon ibn Zakaria al-Razi made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and chemistry. His works, including the influential book "Al-Hawi," played a crucial role in the advancement of medical knowledge during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
During the 12th century, a notable figure named Kayshon al-Andalusi gained recognition as a talented poet and philosopher in Andalusia, the Muslim-ruled region of Spain. His poetic works celebrated the beauty of nature and explored philosophical themes of existentialism and the human condition.
In the 16th century, a famous Italian painter named Kayshon Veronese left a lasting impact on the Renaissance art world. His vibrant and grandiose works, such as the "Feast in the House of Levi," showcased his mastery of color and composition, and are still widely admired today.
More recently, in the 19th century, a British explorer named Kayshon Livingstone embarked on expeditions across Africa, making significant contributions to the field of geography and mapping previously uncharted territories. His expeditions and detailed accounts helped shape the understanding of the African continent during that era.
People
Kayshon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kayshon 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
Kayshon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kayshon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kayshon 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Kayshon a common name?
We classify Kayshon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kayshon most popular?
The single biggest year for Kayshon was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kayshon is about 17 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 Kayshon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kayshon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kayshon 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 Kayshon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kayshon 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 Kayshon 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 common is the name Kayshon?
Find out how many people have the name Kayshon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.