Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Keshan

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

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#7,415 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2018

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#7415

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Keshan

Keshan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 8 Keshans were born — ranking #7,415 that year. As of 2026, Keshan ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 62 Keshans 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 Keshan

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

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Keshan

What does the name Keshan mean?

Keshan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Keshan in 2026?

In 2026, Keshan ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Keshan most popular?

Keshan reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #7,415 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Keshan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Keshan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keshan include Istvan, Rafeeq, Husein. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Keshan

Keshan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Keshan's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #7,415. Use the chart and map above to compare Keshan'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.