Boy · #4,767 in 2026

Ladd

Name: Popularity of the name Ladd in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ladd, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,767

Peak Rank

#1,231 (1961)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-1%

1915

First Year

2026

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#1231

Peak Rank

Total Count

102

Years Active

The Story of Ladd

Ladd first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 38 Ladds were born — ranking #1,280 that year. As of 2026, Ladd ranks #4,767 for baby boys with 21 births, holding steady (-1%). In total, more than 1K Ladds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ladd

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

Lad
Ladde
Loud
Lead
Load
Lied
Laid
Lid
Led
Leed
Lloyd
Lewd

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ladd

What does the name Ladd mean?

Ladd is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ladd in 2026?

In 2026, Ladd ranks #4,767 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Ladd most popular?

Ladd reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #1,231 that year with 38 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ladd most popular?

Ladd has historically been most popular in Ohio, California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ladd.

Is Ladd a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ladd is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ladd?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ladd include Holly, Bayard, Elgie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ladd

Ladd is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Ladd's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #1,231. Use the chart and map above to compare Ladd'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.