Modern combination of the prefix Ky and Shawn
Kyshawn is a contemporary American invention, likely created by blending the popular prefix 'Ky' (as seen in Kyle or Kyler) with the name Shawn. Shawn is an Anglicized form of the Irish Seán, which itself is a derivative of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Less common today
Kyshawn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,106 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Swiss professional basketball player
