Unisex · #6,408 in 2026

Ladon

Current Rank
#6,408
Peak Rank
#1,581 (2012)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
+3%
👧 Girl peak #2,938 (323 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,581 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1930
First Year
2026
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#1581
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
92
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1933
First Year
1992
Last Year
1970
Peak Year
#2938
Peak Rank
323
Total Count
41
Years Active

The Story of Ladon

As a girl name

Ladon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1933, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 23 Ladons were born — ranking #2,938 that year. As of 2026, Ladon ranks #11,738 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 323 Ladons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ladon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1930, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 29 Ladons were born — ranking #3,625 that year. As of 2026, Ladon ranks #6,408 for boys with 13 births, holding steady (+3%). In total, more than 1K Ladons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ladon

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ladon

What does the name Ladon mean?
Ladon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1930. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ladon in 2026?
In 2026, Ladon ranks #6,408 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Ladon most popular?
Ladon reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #1,581 that year with 29 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ladon most popular?
Ladon has historically been most popular in Alabama, Georgia, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ladon.
Is Ladon a unisex name?
Yes — Ladon is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 20% of Ladons assigned female and 80% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ladon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ladon include Charleston, Lynden, Annette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ladon

Ladon is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1930 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Ladon's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #1,581. Use the chart and map above to compare Ladon'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.