Kashawn is an uncommon yet distinctive given name, originating from African American culture. It is derived from the combination of two names: Keshia and Shawn. The name Keshia, of Hebrew origin, means "like a breeze," while Shawn is of Irish descent and signifies "small" or "proud." Therefore, the combined name Kashawn can be interpreted as conveying a sense of gentle pride or a calm yet assertive demeanor.
The name Kashawn was quite popular between the late 1980s and mid-1990s, with a significant peak of 52 births in 1993. However, its popularity has greatly declined since then, dropping to single-digit numbers by the early 2000s and remaining low ever since, with only 12 births recorded in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 1094 births with the name Kashawn from 1976 to 2023.