Leeshaun
A name derived from Irish Gaelic meaning "gray warrior" or "gray champion".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Leeshaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Leeshaun today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leeshaun births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leeshaun. 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 Leeshaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,785
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Leeshaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Leeshaun 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 Leeshaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Leeshaun
The given name Leeshaun has its origins in the Gaelic language and culture, dating back to the early medieval period in Ireland. It is believed to be derived from the Old Irish words "leis" meaning "a portion" or "a share" and "úan" meaning "a lamb." The name may have originally referred to someone who owned or tended lambs or sheep.
In ancient Irish texts and manuscripts, variations of the spelling such as "Leschaun" and "Leaschaun" can be found, suggesting its longstanding usage in the region. The name holds no known religious significance or associations with any particular historical figures from that era.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Leeshaun date back to the 12th century, appearing in various Irish annals and chronicles. One notable bearer of the name was Leeshaun O'Donoghue, a chieftain of the O'Donoghue clan in County Kerry, who lived during the late 15th century.
Another historical figure with the name Leeshaun was a 16th-century Irish poet and bard, Leeshaun O'Daly, who was known for his satirical works and bardic compositions. He was born around 1530 and served as the court poet to several Irish lords.
In the 17th century, Leeshaun O'Flaherty, an Irish landowner and military commander, played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars, leading rebel forces against English rule. He was born in 1612 and died in 1677.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Leeshaun O'Conor was a prominent Irish scholar and antiquarian who contributed to the preservation of Irish historical manuscripts and literature. He was born in 1715 and lived until 1795.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Leeshaun O'Byrne was an Irish politician and member of the British Parliament, representing County Wicklow from 1837 to 1847. He was born in 1792 and died in 1860.
While the name Leeshaun has its roots in the Irish Gaelic tradition, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, with only a handful of notable individuals bearing this unique moniker.
People
Leeshaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leeshaun 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
Leeshaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leeshaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leeshaun 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Leeshaun a common name?
We classify Leeshaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leeshaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Leeshaun was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leeshaun is about 19 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 Leeshaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leeshaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leeshaun 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 Leeshaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leeshaun 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 Leeshaun 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 Americans are named Leeshaun?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Leeshaun at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.