Leshawn
Leshawn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (derived from Shawn combined with the modern prefix Le-).
Origin and history
Leshawn is a modern American invented name combining the prefix 'Le-' with the classic name Shawn. It gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States as part of a trend of creating unique rhythmic names. Today, it remains a rare choice for newborn boys.
Popularity in the United States
806 babies in the United States have been named Leshawn since 1880. It ranks #3870 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1906.
States where it is most popular
- NY (66.7 %)
- IL (19.4 %)
- OH (13.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 187 |
| 1980-1990 | 151 |
| 1990-2000 | 171 |
| 2000-2010 | 158 |
| 2010-2019 | 112 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Fun facts
- Leshawn was created by combining the trendy French-inspired prefix 'Le-' with the traditional Irish name Shawn.
- The name saw its highest levels of usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s before becoming quite rare today.