Keyshone
A unique blend of the names Keisha and Shawn or Shane.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Keyshone. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keyshone today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keyshone births was 1997 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keyshone. 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 Keyshone. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1997
7 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#7,726
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Keyshone: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keyshone 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 Keyshone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Geography
Where Keyshones live
Origin
Meaning and history of Keyshone
The name Keyshone is a modern invention that appears to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century. It does not have any known ancient roots or historical references from earlier eras. The name likely emerged as a creative combination of existing names and sounds, possibly influenced by the growing popularity of unique and unconventional names among certain communities.
While the exact origins and meaning of Keyshone are unclear, it seems to be a blend of the prefix "Key-" and the suffix "-shone." The prefix "Key-" could be derived from names like Keyon or Keanu, while the "-shone" ending may have been inspired by names like Shawn or Dione. The combination of these elements results in a name that has a distinct and melodic quality.
Due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no recorded instances of historical figures bearing the name Keyshone. However, in the past few decades, the name has gained some popularity, especially among African American communities in the United States.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Keyshone is Keyshone Perry, a former American football defensive back who played for the University of Oregon in the late 2000s. Another notable person with this name is Keyshone Marshall, a professional basketball player from the United States who has played in various leagues around the world since the early 2010s.
Other individuals with the name Keyshone include Keyshone Stephenson, a former basketball player at the University of Tennessee in the early 2000s, and Keyshone Ivory, a former basketball player at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock in the late 2010s. Additionally, Keyshone Stewart is a contemporary American singer and songwriter known for her work in the R&B and gospel genres.
While the name Keyshone lacks a deep historical lineage, it has gained a unique identity and resonance in modern times, particularly within certain cultural communities. As with many contemporary names, its popularity and significance will likely continue to evolve and be shaped by the individuals who bear it.
People
Keyshone + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keyshone 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
Keyshone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keyshone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keyshone 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Keyshone a common name?
We classify Keyshone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keyshone most popular?
The single biggest year for Keyshone was 1997, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keyshone is about 28 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 Keyshone in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keyshone a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keyshone 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 Keyshone still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keyshone 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 Keyshone 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 Keyshone as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.