Total births
1,111
Unisex name · since 1976
Kashawn
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 1,111 babies named Kashawn, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7386
- among boys today
- 1,111
- born since 1976
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
1,111 babies have been named Kashawn since 1976, making it today's #7386 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kashawn has been recorded 1,111 times among boys since 1976, currently ranked #7386 nationally and more common than 48% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #7386 among boys today
- 1,111 born since 1976
- 1990s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kashawn is currently the #7386 unisex name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 1,111 born since 1976, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7386
- among boys today
- 1,111
- born since 1976
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Kashawn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7386
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Kashawn was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
52 babies were named Kashawn in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
How Kashawn compares
1,111 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kashawn's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kashawn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,111 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kashawn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kashawn's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kashawn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1993
Current rank
#7,386
Active since
1976
Kashawn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (1993)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Kashawn popularity over time - girls
78 total births recorded since 1973 (Kashawn as girls' name)
Kashawn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kashawn's strongest decade.
369 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Kashawn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 108
1980s
108 births
- 1990s
1990s
369 births
- 2000s
2000s
346 births
- 2010s
2010s
202 births
- 2020s 75
2020s
75 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 369 births (33% of all-time use).
How Kashawn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kashawn's total volume
Kashawn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kashawn by state
Where Kashawn concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 268 | 24.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Kashawn's total US births 24.1%
Even split
268 of 1,111 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kashawn? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 1,111 babies named Kashawn. Today it holds rank #7386 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 52 births.
When was Kashawn most popular? ▼
Kashawn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 369 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Kashawn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kashawn are New York (268 births), New Jersey (12 births), Virginia (6 births).
Is Kashawn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kashawn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,111 births, and as a girl's name it has 78 births.
How long has the name Kashawn been used? ▼
Kashawn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 50 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kashawn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kash, Kason, Kasey, Kasen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kashawn's data
- Kashawn's decade-level peak was the 1990s (369 total births); usage has since declined to 75 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Kashawns (268 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kashawn
Nearby Names Like Kashawn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kashawn
Kash Boy
#293 17,367 births
Kason Boy
#567 14,904 births
Kasey Boy
#1162 12,623 births
Kasen Boy
#549 11,414 births
Kashton Boy
#395 7,658 births
Compare Kashawn side by side: Kashawn vs Kash Kashawn vs Kason Kashawn vs Kasey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kashawn
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kashawn: #7386 Unisex Name - 1,111 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kashawn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kashawn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.