Total births
279
Girls' name · since 1992
Ladeja
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 279 babies named Ladeja, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 279
- total births
- 1992–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Ladeja is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 279 have been recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Ladeja recorded 279 times among girls since 1992, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2008.
- 279 total births
- 1992–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
279 girls have been named Ladeja since 1992, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 279
- total births
- 1992–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Ladeja was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
43 babies were named Ladeja in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Ladeja's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ladeja's full recorded timeline at 2001, 29% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 71% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1996 peak of 43 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ladeja at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Ladeja popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2008
- Peak year (1996)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Ladeja by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ladeja's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Ladeja births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
164 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 164 births (59% of all-time use).
Ladeja by state
Where Ladeja concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 20 | 7.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 6 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.8% |
Texas share of Ladeja's total US births 7.2%
Even split
20 of 279 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ladeja? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 279 babies named Ladeja. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 43 births.
When was Ladeja most popular? ▼
Ladeja was most popular in the 1990s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Ladeja most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ladeja are Texas (20 births), Florida (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Ladeja been used? ▼
Ladeja has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 17 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Ladeja? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ladonna, Lady, Ladawn, Ladona, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ladeja's data
- Ladeja's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (164 total births) through the 2000s (115) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ladejas (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Ladeja
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ladeja
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Ladawn Girl
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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, 1992–2008 (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. "Ladeja: Baby Name Since 1992 - 279 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ladeja. 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 Ladeja 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.