Leequan
An English masculine name referring to a high-born or noble man.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Leequan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Leequan today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leequan births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leequan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Leequan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,917
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Leequan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Leequan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Leequan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Leequan
The name Leequan originates from the Mandarin Chinese language and dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE). It is derived from the Chinese words "lì" meaning "strength" and "quán" meaning "all-encompassing" or "complete". The original spelling in Chinese characters is 力全.
During the Ming Dynasty, the name Leequan was associated with scholars and prominent officials in the imperial court. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the historical records of the Hongwu Emperor, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, who appointed a minister named Leequan Zheng to oversee agricultural reforms.
In ancient Chinese literature, the name Leequan appears in several Confucian texts, where it is used to describe an individual with a strong moral character and a commitment to personal growth and self-improvement. The name was often given to children with the hope that they would embody these virtues.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Leequan. One of the most famous was Leequan Liu (1602-1677), a renowned painter and calligrapher during the late Ming and early Qing Dynasty periods. His works are celebrated for their elegance and mastery of traditional Chinese art forms.
Another prominent individual with this name was Leequan Wang (1828-1897), a military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the Taiping Rebellion, one of the bloodiest civil wars in Chinese history. He is remembered for his strategic acumen and unwavering loyalty to the Qing Dynasty.
In the realm of literature, Leequan Zhu (1899-1976) was a respected poet and essayist whose works explored themes of nature, philosophy, and the human condition. His poems are widely studied and revered in Chinese literary circles.
Leequan Chen (1923-2003) was a renowned physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He was a professor at prestigious institutions such as Tsinghua University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Lastly, Leequan Yu (1936-2021) was a highly respected diplomat and statesman who served as China's ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the United Nations. He played a pivotal role in shaping China's foreign policy during a critical period of its economic and political development.
People
Leequan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leequan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Leequan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leequan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leequan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Leequan a common name?
We classify Leequan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leequan most popular?
The single biggest year for Leequan was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leequan is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Leequan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leequan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leequan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Leequan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leequan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Leequan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Leequan?
See how many people have the name Leequan on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.