Total births
26
Boys' name · since 1997
Keeshon
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Keeshon, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1997–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
Keeshon sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 26 recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Keeshon has been recorded 26 times among boys since 1997, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, 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 1997 to 2000.
- 26 total births
- 1997–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 boys have been named Keeshon since 1997, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 26
- total births
- 1997–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Keeshon was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
12 babies were named Keeshon in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Keeshon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Keeshon splits its recorded history at 1998: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1998 (7 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Keeshon at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Keeshon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2000
- Peak year (1997)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 4 years of records
Keeshon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Keeshon's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Keeshon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
19 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 19 births (73% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keeshon? ▼
Keeshon has been given to 26 babies in the U.S. since 1997, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 12 babies were born in 1997, its single highest year.
When was Keeshon most popular? ▼
Keeshon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
How long has the name Keeshon been used? ▼
Keeshon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 4 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Keeshon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keegan, Keenan, Keelan, Kee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keeshon's data
- Keeshon's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (19 total births) through the 2000s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Keeshon
Nearby Names Like Keeshon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keeshon
Keegan Boy
#594 38,519 births
Keenan Boy
#1214 18,176 births
Keelan Boy
#2176 3,591 births
Kee Boy
1,406 births
Keenen Boy
1,181 births
Compare Keeshon side by side: Keeshon vs Keegan Keeshon vs Keenan Keeshon vs Keelan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1997–2000 (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. "Keeshon: Baby Name Since 1997 - 26 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keeshon. 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 Keeshon 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 July 2026.