How Many People Are Named Leshawn?

Complete statistics for the name Leshawn in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Leshawn
Very Rare
1,112
Estimated People
1 in 296,763
1 in X Americans
1974
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
800 (72%)
♀ Female
312 (28%)
72%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 38

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 10
Illinois 7
New York 24
Ohio 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Leshawn

How Many People Have the Name Leshawn in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,112 people in the United States currently share the name Leshawn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 296,763 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Leshawn a Common or Rare Name?

Leshawn is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Leshawn Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Leshawn are covered in full on the Leshawn name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Leshawn Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Leshawn in SSA data, approximately 72% are male and 28% are female. Leshawn leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Leshawn Most Popular?

The name Leshawn reached peak popularity in 1974, with 28 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Leshawn Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Leshawn across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Leshawn?

Approximately 1,112 people in the United States share the name Leshawn, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Leshawn a rare name?

Leshawn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 296,763 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leshawn mean?

The meaning and origin of Leshawn is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Leshawn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 72% of people named Leshawn are male and 28% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Leshawn most popular?

The name Leshawn reached its peak in 1974, with 28 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,112
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 296,763
GenderMale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1974
Male %72%
Female %28%

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