Total births
140
Boys' name · since 1998
Keyshun
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 140 babies named Keyshun, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 140
- total births
- 1998–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
140 boys have been named Keyshun since 1998, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Keyshun has 140 recorded births among boys since 1998, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2014.
- 140 total births
- 1998–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
140 boys have been named Keyshun since 1998, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 140
- total births
- 1998–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Keyshun was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
15 babies were named Keyshun in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Keyshun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Keyshun's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2010, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Keyshun at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Keyshun popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2014
- Peak year (2002)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Keyshun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Keyshun's strongest decade.
102 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Keyshun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 15
1990s
15 births
- 2000s
2000s
102 births
- 2010s 23
2010s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 102 births (73% of all-time use).
Keyshun by state
Where Keyshun concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 5 | 3.6% |
Georgia share of Keyshun's total US births 3.6%
5 of 140 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keyshun? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 140 babies named Keyshun. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 15 births.
When was Keyshun most popular? ▼
Keyshun was most popular in the 2000s decade with 102 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Keyshun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keyshun are Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Keyshun been used? ▼
Keyshun has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 17 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Keyshun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keyon, Keyshawn, Keyan, Keylan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keyshun's data
- Keyshun's decade-level peak was the 2000s (102 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Keyshuns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Keyshun
Nearby Names Like Keyshun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keyshun
Keyon Boy
#2004 5,919 births
Keyshawn Boy
#3072 4,059 births
Keyan Boy
#3642 1,382 births
Keylan Boy
#4647 1,018 births
Keyton Boy
#12831 797 births
Compare Keyshun side by side: Keyshun vs Keyon Keyshun vs Keyshawn Keyshun vs Keyan
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, 1998–2014 (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. "Keyshun: Baby Name Since 1998 - 140 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keyshun. 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 Keyshun 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.