Modern American creation, likely combining Key and the suffix -shun
Keyshun is a contemporary American name without a single traditional etymological root. It is likely a rhythmic invention combining the familiar prefix 'Key' with the popular African American naming suffix '-shun' or '-shawn', often intended to sound modern and unique.
Less common today
Keyshun isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,118 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
Olympic silver medalist boxer
