Total births
21
Unisex name · since 1972
Leshun
Leshun has 21 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 21
- total births
- 1972–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
21 boys have been named Leshun since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Leshun recorded 21 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2003.
- 21 total births
- 1972–2003 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Leshun since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2003.
- 21
- total births
- 1972–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Leshun was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
8 babies were named Leshun in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Leshun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Leshun splits its recorded history at 1989: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2003 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Leshun at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Leshun popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2003
- Peak year (1989)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Leshun popularity over time - girls
7 total births recorded since 1971 (Leshun as girls' name)
Leshun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Leshun's strongest decade.
8 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Leshun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
7 births
- 1980s
1980s
8 births
- 2000s
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 8 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leshun? ▼
21 babies have been named Leshun since 1972. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 1989 with 8 births.
When was Leshun most popular? ▼
Leshun was most popular in the 1980s decade with 8 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Is Leshun a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Leshun is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 21 births, and as a girl's name it has 7 births.
How long has the name Leshun been used? ▼
Leshun has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 32 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Leshun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lester, Leslie, Lesley, Les, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Leshun's data
- Leshun's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (8 total births) through the 2000s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Leshun
Nearby Names Like Leshun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leshun
Lester Boy
#1563 130,688 births
Leslie Boy
#3001 112,989 births
Lesley Boy
4,797 births
Les Boy
#12400 3,448 births
Lessie Boy
945 births
Compare Leshun side by side: Leshun vs Lester Leshun vs Leslie Leshun vs Lesley
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Leshun: Baby Name Since 1972 - 21 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leshun. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Leshun draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.