Total births
721
Girls' name · since 1920
Ladona
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 721 babies named Ladona, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 721
- total births
- 1920–1992
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Ladona sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 721 recorded since 1920.
Social Security Administration records show Ladona recorded 721 times among girls since 1920, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1992.
- 721 total births
- 1920–1992 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
721 girls have been named Ladona since 1920, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1992.
- 721
- total births
- 1920–1992
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Ladona was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
24 babies were named Ladona in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Ladona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ladona's full recorded timeline at 1956, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1920, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1970 peak of 24 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ladona at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Ladona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1992
- Peak year (1970)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Ladona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Ladona's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Ladona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 42
1920s
42 births
- 1930s
1930s
92 births
- 1940s
1940s
91 births
- 1950s
1950s
149 births
- 1960s
1960s
151 births
- 1970s
1970s
137 births
- 1980s 54
1980s
54 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 151 births (21% of all-time use).
How Ladona compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ladona's total volume
Ladona vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ladona by state
Where Ladona concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Ladona's total US births 0.8%
Even split
6 of 721 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ladona? ▼
Ladona has been given to 721 babies in the U.S. since 1920, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1992. 24 babies were born in 1970, its single highest year.
When was Ladona most popular? ▼
Ladona was most popular in the 1960s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Ladona most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ladona are California (6 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Ladona been used? ▼
Ladona has been recorded in Social Security data since 1920, spanning 73 years of data through 1992.
What names are similar to Ladona? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ladonna, Lady, Ladawn, Ladean, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ladona's data
- Ladona's decade-level peak was the 1960s (151 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ladonas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Ladona
Nearby Names Like Ladona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ladona
Ladonna Girl
21,233 births
Lady Girl
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Ladawn Girl
1,568 births
Ladean Girl
568 births
Ladora Girl
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Compare Ladona side by side: Ladona vs Ladonna Ladona vs Lady Ladona vs Ladawn
Related Names
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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, 1920–1992 (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. "Ladona: Baby Name Since 1920 - 721 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ladona. 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 Ladona 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.