Unisex · #9,581 in 2026

Leshun

Current Rank
#9,581
Peak Rank
#5,615 (1989)
Total Babies
21
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #6,620 (7 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,615 (21 total)
👦As Boy Name
1972
First Year
2003
Last Year
1989
Peak Year
#5615
Peak Rank
21
Total Count
3
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1971
First Year
1971
Last Year
1971
Peak Year
#6620
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Leshun

As a girl name

Leshun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1971, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 7 Leshuns were born — ranking #6,620 that year. As of 2026, Leshun ranks #6,620 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 7 Leshuns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Leshun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 8 Leshuns were born — ranking #5,615 that year. As of 2026, Leshun ranks #9,581 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Leshuns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Leshun

Phonetically similar names — useful when Leshun 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 Leshun

What does the name Leshun mean?
Leshun is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Leshun in 2026?
In 2026, Leshun ranks #9,581 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Leshun most popular?
Leshun reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #5,615 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Leshun a unisex name?
Yes — Leshun is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 25% of Leshuns assigned female and 75% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Leshun?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leshun include Stinson, Alee, Thaddeous. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leshun

Leshun is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Leshun's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #5,615. Use the chart and map above to compare Leshun'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.