Total births
1,023
Unisex name · since 1913
Ladell
1,023 babies named Ladell in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 1969. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,023
- total births
- 1913–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 14%
- born in that decade
1,023 boys have been named Ladell since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ladell has been recorded 1,023 times among boys since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2022.
- 1,023 total births
- 1913–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 14% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,023 boys have been named Ladell since 1913, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,023
- total births
- 1913–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 14%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Ladell was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
20 babies were named Ladell in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Ladell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ladell splits its recorded history at 1971: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1969 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ladell at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Ladell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2022
- Peak year (1969)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Ladell popularity over time - girls
433 total births recorded since 1915 (Ladell as girls' name)
Ladell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ladell's strongest decade.
144 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Ladell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 25
1910s
25 births
- 1920s 33
1920s
33 births
- 1930s
1930s
72 births
- 1940s
1940s
83 births
- 1950s
1950s
106 births
- 1960s
1960s
127 births
- 1970s
1970s
143 births
- 1980s
1980s
128 births
- 1990s
1990s
144 births
- 2000s
2000s
91 births
- 2010s
2010s
60 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 144 births (14% of all-time use).
How Ladell 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 Ladell's total volume
Ladell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ladell by state
Where Ladell concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 1.1% |
Illinois share of Ladell's total US births 1.6%
Even split
16 of 1,023 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ladell? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 1,023 babies named Ladell. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1969, with 20 births.
When was Ladell most popular? ▼
Ladell was most popular in the 1990s decade with 144 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Ladell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ladell are Illinois (16 births), California (11 births).
Is Ladell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ladell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,023 births, and as a girl's name it has 433 births.
How long has the name Ladell been used? ▼
Ladell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 110 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Ladell? ▼
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 Ladell's data
- Ladell's decade-level peak was the 1990s (144 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Ladells (16 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 Ladell
Nearby Names Like Ladell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ladell
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 Ladell side by side: Ladell vs Ladarius Ladell vs Laddie Ladell vs Ladd
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1913–2022 (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. "Ladell: Baby Name Since 1913 - 1,023 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ladell. 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 Ladell 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.