Leshaun
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leshaun first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 235 babies have been named Leshaun in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leshaun is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,888 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,888
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Leshaun is also used as a girl name, ranked #62032.
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About the Name Leshaun
Leshaun is a boy name .
Is Leshaun a boy or girl name? Leshaun is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,888 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,032. Leshaun is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leshaun is currently ranked #26,888 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leshaun include Les, Lesh, Leshy, Leshie, Aun, Auny, Aunie, Ley, Leie, and Leskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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