boy's name
Kayshawn
kay-SHAWN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 450
Kayshawn is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2007, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1988.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kayshawn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 161 |
| 2010s | 144 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 44 |
How Popular Is Kayshawn?
In 2024, Kayshawn was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kayshawn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kayshawn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kayshawn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kayshawn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kayshawn
- English kay-SHAWN
Sibling Names for Kayshawn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kayshawn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kayshawn
How popular is the name Kayshawn?
In 2024, Kayshawn was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kayshawn a girl's or a boy's name?
Kayshawn is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kayshawn?
Kayshawn has 2 syllables.
When was Kayshawn most popular?
Kayshawn peaked in 2007, when 24 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.