Leshawn Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationleh-SHAWN / lɛˈʃɔːnAfrican American; English
Meaning
Derived from a combination of 'Le' and 'Shawn', meaning 'the Lord is gracious' (Shawn); 'the' (Le) is a French article.
Historical & Cultural Background
Leshawn is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of combining traditional names with unique prefixes or suffixes. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, aligning with the rise of creative naming practices.
Trend Summary
Leshawn saw a peak in popularity in the 1990s and has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- LeShawn
- Lashawn
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leshawn was first seen in the United States in 1969. Leshawn has ranked as high as #1063 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Leshawn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leshawn (2001)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |