Unisex · #9,651 in 2026

Leshan

Leshan, formerly known as Jiading and Jiazhou, is a prefecture-level city located at the confluence of the Dadu, Min and Qingyi rivers in Sichuan province, China. By the end of 2024, the registered population of the city is 3.45 million. About 120 km (75 mi) from the provincial capital Chengdu, Leshan is a transportation hub and regional center in southern Sichuan.

Current Rank
#9,651
Peak Rank
#7,435 (1973)
Total Babies
16
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,435 (16 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,059 (11 total)
👧As Girl Name
1968
First Year
1977
Last Year
1973
Peak Year
#7435
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1975
First Year
1978
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#5059
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Leshan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Leshan, formerly known as Jiading and Jiazhou, is a prefecture-level city located at the confluence of the Dadu, Min and Qingyi rivers in Sichuan province, China. By the end of 2024, the registered population of the city is 3.45 million. About 120 km (75 mi) from the provincial capital Chengdu, Leshan is a transportation hub and regional center in southern Sichuan.

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Origin & history
Leshan has a long history, with written records tracing back to around 700 BC during the Kai Ming dynasty of the Shu Kingdom . During the early part of what is termed the Spring and Autumn period , the Ba people , led by Kai Ming Bie Ling, migrated from western Hubei and settled at the confluence of the three rivers in what is now Leshan, including present-day Fengzhouba and the Dadu River. They established a tribal center. From the Qin and Han dynasties through to the Wei and Jin dynasties, the central government set up Nan'an County, laying the foundation for the present-day Leshan region. A

The Story of Leshan

As a girl name

Leshan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 6 Leshans were born — ranking #7,435 that year. As of 2026, Leshan ranks #9,651 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Leshans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Leshan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 6 Leshans were born — ranking #5,059 that year. As of 2026, Leshan ranks #5,059 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Leshans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Leshan

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Dylan Wang
  • Guo Moruo
  • Zheng Shaoxiong
  • Cuttlefish That Loves Diving/Yuan Ye

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Names that sound like Leshan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Leshan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leshan

What does the name Leshan mean?
Leshan, formerly known as Jiading and Jiazhou, is a prefecture-level city located at the confluence of the Dadu, Min and Qingyi rivers in Sichuan province, China. By the end of 2024, the registered population of the city is 3.45 million. About 120 km (75 mi) from the provincial capital Chengdu, Leshan is a transportation hub and regional center in southern Sichuan.
How popular is Leshan in 2026?
In 2026, Leshan ranks #9,651 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Leshan most popular?
Leshan reached its peak popularity in 1973, ranking #7,435 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Leshan a unisex name?
Yes — Leshan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 59% of Leshans assigned female and 41% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Leshan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leshan include Eleda, Venica, Clarica. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👧 Similar Girl Names

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Eleda
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Venica
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Clarica
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Desmona
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👦 Similar Boy Names

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Jerom
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Terah
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Meguel
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Kindu
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About the name Leshan

Leshan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Leshan's peak popularity came in 1973 when it ranked #7,435. Use the chart and map above to compare Leshan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.