Kayshawn is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. The name is believed to have been created by combining the elements "Kay" or "Kai", which are often used as short forms for names such as Katherine, Kayla, or Kairos, with "Shawn", a popular Irish surname meaning "proud".
The exact origin and history of Kayshawn are not well-documented due to its rarity. However, it is thought to have emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. It gained some popularity in the early 1990s but has since become quite uncommon.
While there is no specific meaning or symbolism attached to the name Kayshawn, it can be interpreted as a blend of its components' meanings. For instance, "Kay" or "Kai" could represent purity, harmony, or balance, while "Shawn" conveys pride and dignity.
As with many unique names, Kayshawn may have been chosen by parents for its distinctive sound, its personal significance to them, or simply because they liked how it looked. It is important to note that regardless of its origin or meaning, the name Kayshawn belongs to those who bear it and holds whatever personal significance they ascribe to it.
In popular culture, there are no notable figures with the name Kayshawn, likely due to its rarity. As such, its fame and recognition remain largely tied to individual bearers of the name.
The name Kayshawn has seen a varied trend in popularity over the past three decades in the United States. The name first appeared in the top 1000 baby names list in 1988 with only 5 births recorded that year. The following year, 1989, saw a slight increase with 6 births.
However, from 1990 to 1994, the number of babies named Kayshawn fluctuated between 5 and 16 births annually. It was not until the year 2000 that the name started to gain significant traction, with 20 births recorded that year.
The popularity of Kayshawn continued to rise throughout the early 2000s, peaking in 2007 with 24 births. This marked a significant increase from the previous years and indicates that the name was becoming more widely accepted and used during this time.
However, after 2007, the popularity of Kayshawn began to decline once again. Between 2008 and 2016, the number of babies named Kayshawn fluctuated between 13 and 24 births annually. In recent years, from 2017 to 2023, the popularity of the name has continued to decrease, with fewer than 15 births recorded each year.
In total, over the past three decades in the United States, there have been 435 babies named Kayshawn. While the name's popularity has waxed and waned over time, it remains a distinctive and unique choice for parents looking to give their child a memorable name.