Keshawn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Keshawn is an American name that combines elements from traditional names to convey the meaning 'God is gracious.' It has evolved from the components 'Ke-' and 'Shawn' and reflects modern naming trends. The name has gained popularity primarily in the late 20th century and is associated with a sense of creativity and uniqueness. There is no significant biblical relevance to the name.

The name Keshawn is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Keshawn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Keshawn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5057th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1560th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 742nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2069th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9489th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6152nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14352nd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Keshawn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Keshawn"

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Pronunciation

/kəˈʃɔːn/

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Origin

American English

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Etymology

Keshawn is a modern name, likely derived from a combination of the prefix 'Ke-' found in names like Kevin and the suffix '-shawn,' which is a derivative of the name Sean, meaning 'God is gracious' in Irish.

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Meaning

God is gracious

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Language Evolution

Ke-, Shawn, Keshawn

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Historical Usage

Keshawn gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities.

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Variants & Derivatives

Keshon, Keshawn, Keshan

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Modern Popularity & Image

Keshawn is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Keshawn Johnson, former professional football player, Keshawn McClain, notable musician

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Keshawn"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Keshawn"

"Keshawn" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 5057th of 10718 65
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1560th of 16616 806
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 742nd of 24088 4,275
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2069th of 23106 842
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 9489th of 19264 52
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6152nd of 27321 206
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 14352nd of 35406 84

Regional Popularity of "Keshawn" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
30.72%
1132nd/3685
32.13%
1438th/4475
23.99%
1246th/5194
29.32%
1852nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
14.73%
675th/4582
17.45%
901st/5164
8.30%
607th/7313
19.36%
1445th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
48.12%
1917th/3984
83.98%
3768th/4487
24.52%
1673rd/6822
60.40%
3791st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Keshawn" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 100.00%
5194th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Keshawn"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Keshawn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.