Boy · #7,691 in 2026

Keshon

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

Current Rank

#7,691

Peak Rank

#1,247 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-32%

1992

First Year

2000

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#7038

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Keshon

Keshon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 106 Keshons were born — ranking #1,247 that year. As of 2026, Keshon ranks #7,691 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-32%). In total, more than 1K Keshons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Keshon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Keshon 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 Keshon

What does the name Keshon mean?

Keshon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Keshon in 2026?

In 2026, Keshon ranks #7,691 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Keshon most popular?

Keshon reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #1,247 that year with 106 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Keshon most popular?

Keshon has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Virginia, Missouri. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Keshon.

Is Keshon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Keshon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keshon include Powell, Alfons, Kenley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Keshon

Keshon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Keshon's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #1,247. Use the chart and map above to compare Keshon'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.