Total births
21
Boys' name · since 1916
Lad
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Lad, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1916–1964
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Lad sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 21 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Lad recorded 21 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1964.
- 21 total births
- 1916–1964 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Lad since 1916, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1964.
- 21
- total births
- 1916–1964
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Lad was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
6 babies were named Lad in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Lad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lad's SSA record in two at 1956 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1956 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lad at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Lad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1964
- Peak year (1956)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Lad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Lad's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Lad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
6 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 6 births (29% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lad? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 21 babies named Lad. The most recent recorded year was 1964. Its busiest year on record was 1956, with 6 births.
When was Lad most popular? ▼
Lad was most popular in the 1950s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
How long has the name Lad been used? ▼
Lad has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 49 years of data through 1964.
What names are similar to Lad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ladarius, Laddie, Ladd, Ladon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lad's data
- Lad's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1960s (5) -- 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 Lad
Nearby Names Like Lad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lad
Ladarius Boy
#4015 4,548 births
Laddie Boy
#10998 1,644 births
Ladd Boy
#4724 1,329 births
Ladon Boy
#6529 1,260 births
Ladarrius Boy
#11266 1,227 births
Compare Lad side by side: Lad vs Ladarius Lad vs Laddie Lad vs Ladd
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, 1916–1964 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lad: Baby Name Since 1916 - 21 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lad. 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 Lad 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.