Total births
645
Boys' name · since 1989
Keshun
Keshun has 645 recorded births since 1989 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11378
- among boys today
- 645
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Keshun is the #11378 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 645 recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Keshun has been recorded 645 times among boys since 1989, currently ranked #11378 nationally and more common than 20% 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 1989 to 2025.
- #11378 among boys today
- 645 born since 1989
- 2000s peak decade
- 20% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Keshun is currently the #11378 boys' name in America, more common than 20% of boys - 645 born since 1989, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11378
- among boys today
- 645
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other boys
Keshun vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11378
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 20% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Keshun was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
42 babies were named Keshun in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Keshun compares
645 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Keshun's all-time total is 76% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Keshun | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 645 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Keshun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Keshun's full recorded timeline at 2007, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1992, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2006 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Keshun at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#11,378
Active since
1989
Keshun popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Keshun popularity over time - girls
7 total births recorded since 1996 (Keshun as girls' name)
Keshun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Keshun's strongest decade.
336 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Keshun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
154 births
- 2000s
2000s
336 births
- 2010s 112
2010s
112 births
- 2020s 37
2020s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 336 births (52% of all-time use).
How Keshun 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 Keshun's total volume
Keshun vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Keshun by state
Where Keshun concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 64 | 9.9% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 57 | 8.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 26 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 23 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Arkansas | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
Tennessee share of Keshun's total US births 9.9%
Even split
64 of 645 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keshun? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 645 babies named Keshun. Today it holds rank #11378 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 42 births.
When was Keshun most popular? ▼
Keshun was most popular in the 2000s decade with 336 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Keshun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keshun are Tennessee (64 births), Mississippi (57 births), Texas (26 births).
How long has the name Keshun been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Keshun since 1989 -- 37 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Keshun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keshawn, Keshaun, Keshav, Keshon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keshun's data
- Keshun's decade-level peak was the 2000s (336 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Keshuns (64 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Keshun
Nearby Names Like Keshun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keshun
Keshawn Boy
#2406 6,029 births
Keshaun Boy
#5518 2,380 births
Keshav Boy
#2493 1,427 births
Keshon Boy
#10144 1,240 births
Kesean Boy
#6633 1,236 births
Compare Keshun side by side: Keshun vs Keshawn Keshun vs Keshaun Keshun vs Keshav
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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, 1989–2025 (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. "Keshun: #11378 Boys' Name - 645 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keshun. 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 Keshun 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.