Unisex · #10,860 in 2026

Ladell

Current Rank
#10,860
Peak Rank
#1,861 (1969)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,934 (433 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,861 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1913
First Year
2022
Last Year
1969
Peak Year
#1861
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
96
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1915
First Year
1978
Last Year
1930
Peak Year
#1934
Peak Rank
433
Total Count
54
Years Active

The Story of Ladell

As a girl name

Ladell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1930, when 18 Ladells were born — ranking #1,934 that year. As of 2026, Ladell ranks #9,750 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 433 Ladells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ladell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 20 Ladells were born — ranking #1,861 that year. As of 2026, Ladell ranks #10,860 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Ladells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ladell

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

  • Lidl
  • Liddle
  • Liddell
  • Ladle
  • Little
  • Letal
  • Littell
  • Lyttle
  • Litle
  • Lytle
  • Ldl
  • Lightle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ladell

What does the name Ladell mean?
Ladell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ladell in 2026?
In 2026, Ladell ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Ladell most popular?
Ladell reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #1,861 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ladell most popular?
Ladell has historically been most popular in Illinois, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ladell.
Is Ladell a unisex name?
Yes — Ladell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 30% of Ladells assigned female and 70% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ladell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ladell include Constantinos, Micha, Arav. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ladell

Ladell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Ladell's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #1,861. Use the chart and map above to compare Ladell'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.