Leshawn
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leshawn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 800 babies have been named Leshawn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leshawn is past its peak , currently ranked #13,664 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,664
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Leshawn is also used as a girl name, ranked #11479.
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"to make famous"
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Arabic/Persian-influenced origin
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African-American origin
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Old French origin
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Hebrew origin
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Punjabi origin
"wise and brave"
#13,824 in US
Sanskrit origin
"Effort; endeavor; to try"
#13,813 in US
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About the Name Leshawn
Leshawn is a boy name .
Is Leshawn a boy or girl name? Leshawn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,664 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,479. Leshawn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Leshawn is currently ranked #13,664 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leshawn include Les, Lesh, Leshy, Leshie, Awn, Awny, Awnie, Ley, Leie, and Leskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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