Total births
2,380
Boys' name · since 1978
Keshaun
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 2,380 babies named Keshaun, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5518
- among boys today
- 2,380
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Keshaun currently ranks #5518 among boys' names in America, with 2,380 babies recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Keshaun has been recorded 2,380 times among boys since 1978, currently ranked #5518 nationally and more common than 61% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #5518 among boys today
- 2,380 born since 1978
- 2000s peak decade
- 61% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Keshaun is currently the #5518 boys' name in America, more common than 61% of boys - 2,380 born since 1978, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5518
- among boys today
- 2,380
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Keshaun vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5518
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 61% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Keshaun was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
166 babies were named Keshaun in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Keshaun compares
2,380 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
Keshaun's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Keshaun | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,380 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 166 | 23 | 22,252 |
Keshaun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Keshaun splits its recorded history at 2004: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1978 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 166 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Keshaun at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#5,518
Active since
1978
Keshaun popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 166
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Keshaun popularity over time - girls
51 total births recorded since 1978 (Keshaun as girls' name)
Keshaun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Keshaun's strongest decade.
1,336 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Keshaun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 42
1980s
42 births
- 1990s 445
1990s
445 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,336 births
- 2010s 409
2010s
409 births
- 2020s 136
2020s
136 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,336 births (56% of all-time use).
How Keshaun 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 Keshaun's total volume
Keshaun vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Keshaun by state
Where Keshaun concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 139 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 125 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 122 | 5.1% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 111 | 4.7% |
| #5 | New York | | 99 | 4.2% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 95 | 4.0% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 89 | 3.7% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 75 | 3.2% |
Florida share of Keshaun's total US births 5.8%
Even split
139 of 2,380 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Keshaun appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keshaun? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 2,380 babies named Keshaun. Today it holds rank #5518 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 166 births.
When was Keshaun most popular? ▼
Keshaun was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,336 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Keshaun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keshaun are Florida (139 births), Illinois (125 births), Texas (122 births).
How long has the name Keshaun been used? ▼
Keshaun has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 48 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Keshaun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keshawn, Keshav, Keshon, Kesean, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keshaun's data
- Keshaun's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,336 total births); usage has since declined to 136 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Keshauns (139 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Keshaun
Nearby Names Like Keshaun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keshaun
Keshawn Boy
#2406 6,029 births
Keshav Boy
#2493 1,427 births
Keshon Boy
#10144 1,240 births
Kesean Boy
#6633 1,236 births
Keston Boy
#6300 834 births
Compare Keshaun side by side: Keshaun vs Keshawn Keshaun vs Keshav Keshaun vs Keshon
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Keshaun
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, 1978–2025 (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. "Keshaun: #5518 Boys' Name - 2,380 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keshaun. 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 Keshaun 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.