Leshawn
Every Leshawn since 1964 — 1,118 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leshawn
Leshawn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,461 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 1,118 American babies have been named Leshawn — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1976, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leshawn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leshawn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,461 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,359 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,220 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,599 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,562 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,345 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,552 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,641 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,264 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,111 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,963 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,849 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,925 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,228 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #4,994 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,582 |
| 2006 | — | — | 19 | #4,796 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14 | #5,762 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,395 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,950 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,601 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,047 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13 | #5,474 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,420 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,245 | 16 | #3,710 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,043 | 17 | #2,900 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,118 | 23 | #2,253 |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,048 | 22 | #2,101 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,507 | 8 | #3,704 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,087 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leshawn in 2025?
Leshawn ranked #11,461 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leshawn?
1,118 babies have been named Leshawn in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leshawn most popular?
Leshawn peaked in 1976, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Leshawn a boy or girl name?
Leshawn is used for both: about 28% of babies named Leshawn have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Leshawn rising or falling?
Leshawn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.