Total births
1,644
Unisex name · since 1908
Laddie
Laddie has 1,644 recorded births since 1908 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1919 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10998
- among boys today
- 1,644
- born since 1908
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
1,644 babies have been named Laddie since 1908, making it today's #10998 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Laddie recorded 1,644 times among boys since 1908, holding rank #10998 nationally today, ahead of 23% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 2024.
- #10998 among boys today
- 1,644 born since 1908
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Laddie is currently the #10998 unisex name in America, more common than 23% of boys - 1,644 born since 1908, peaking in the 1920s.
- #10998
- among boys today
- 1,644
- born since 1908
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Laddie vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10998
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 23% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Laddie was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
47 babies were named Laddie in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
How Laddie compares
1,644 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Laddie's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Laddie | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,644 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Laddie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laddie splits its recorded history at 1945: 30% of all births land in the more recent half, 70% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1969 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laddie at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1919
Current rank
#10,998
Active since
1908
Laddie popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–2024
- Peak year (1919)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 117 years of records
Laddie popularity over time - girls
92 total births recorded since 1902 (Laddie as girls' name)
Laddie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Laddie's strongest decade.
400 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Laddie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
258 births
- 1920s
1920s
400 births
- 1930s
1930s
327 births
- 1940s
1940s
270 births
- 1950s
1950s
213 births
- 1960s 104
1960s
104 births
- 1970s 37
1970s
37 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 400 births (24% of all-time use).
How Laddie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Laddie's total volume
Laddie vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Laddie by state
Where Laddie concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 160 | 9.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 103 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 54 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Nebraska | | 18 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 0.3% |
Illinois share of Laddie's total US births 9.7%
Even split
160 of 1,644 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laddie? ▼
Laddie has been given to 1,644 babies in the U.S. since 1908, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #10998 as of the latest data. 47 babies were born in 1919, its single highest year.
When was Laddie most popular? ▼
Laddie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 400 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Laddie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laddie are Illinois (160 births), Texas (103 births), Ohio (54 births).
Is Laddie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Laddie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,644 births, and as a girl's name it has 92 births.
How long has the name Laddie been used? ▼
Laddie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1908, spanning 117 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Laddie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ladarius, Ladd, Ladon, Ladarrius, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Laddie's data
- Laddie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (400 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Laddies (160 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- 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 Laddie
Nearby Names Like Laddie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laddie
Ladarius Boy
#4015 4,548 births
Ladd Boy
#4724 1,329 births
Ladon Boy
#6529 1,260 births
Ladarrius Boy
#11266 1,227 births
Ladell Boy
1,023 births
Compare Laddie side by side: Laddie vs Ladarius Laddie vs Ladd Laddie vs Ladon
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Laddie
Carmel #10997
1,393 births · Peak 1918
Desiderio #10999
650 births · Peak 2025
Teofilo #10996
1,040 births · Peak 1978
Nello #11000
937 births · Peak 1921
Rulon #10995
1,049 births · Peak 1927
Pius #11001
476 births · Peak 1927
Hipolito #10994
1,924 births · Peak 1974
Rito #11002
1,472 births · Peak 1988
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1908–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Laddie: #10998 Unisex Name - 1,644 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laddie. 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 Laddie 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 June 2026.