Boy · #12,551 in 2026

Kashun

Name: Popularity of the name Kashun in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kashun, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,551

Peak Rank

#8,702 (1999)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2008

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#8702

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kashun

Kashun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 6 Kashuns were born — ranking #8,702 that year. As of 2026, Kashun ranks #12,551 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Kashuns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kashun

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kashun is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cashen
Cassion
Cashin
Caution
Cushion
Cation
Kushan
Kashan
Kocian
Kishon
Kation
Kaution

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kashun

What does the name Kashun mean?

Kashun is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kashun in 2026?

In 2026, Kashun ranks #12,551 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kashun most popular?

Kashun reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #8,702 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Kashun a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kashun is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kashun?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kashun include Gurinder, Nereo, Magno. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kashun

Kashun is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Kashun's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #8,702. Use the chart and map above to compare Kashun's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.