Ladell
Every Ladell since 1913 — 1,456 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ladell
Ladell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1913, 1,456 American babies have been named Ladell — about 70% boys and 30% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1954, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ladell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ladell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,695 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,261 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,324 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,583 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,292 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,814 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,296 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,579 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,306 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,309 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,299 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,716 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,633 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,719 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,705 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,524 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,095 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,344 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,624 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,682 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,705 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,934 |
| 1980 | — | — | 19 | #2,582 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,813 | 10 | #3,564 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,074 | 15 | #2,454 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,025 | 15 | #2,130 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,439 | 18 | #1,949 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,569 | 12 | #2,374 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,014 | 13 | #2,158 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,844 | 12 | #2,073 |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,089 | 11 | #2,250 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,591 | 6 | #3,461 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,986 | 7 | #3,450 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,240 | — | — |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,228 | 7 | #3,666 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,021 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ladell in 2025?
Ladell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ladell?
1,456 babies have been named Ladell in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ladell most popular?
Ladell peaked in 1954, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Ladell a boy or girl name?
Ladell is used for both: about 30% of babies named Ladell have been girls and 70% boys.
Is the name Ladell rising or falling?
Ladell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.