Kashaun Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-SHAWN / kəˈʃɔːnAmerican; African American
Meaning
American: variant of the name Keshawn; African American: derived from combining elements of names like Keshawn and Shawn.
Historical & Cultural Background
Kashaun is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often seen as a creative variation of the name Shawn, which has Irish origins. The name reflects a trend of unique spellings and combinations in contemporary naming practices.
Trend Summary
Kashaun has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly among African American families, reflecting a broader trend of unique and modern names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Keshawn
- Keshon
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kashaun was first seen in the United States in 1985. Kashaun has ranked as high as #1264 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Kashaun has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kashaun (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |