Total births
24
Boys' name · since 1919
Pledger
Pledger has 24 recorded births since 1919 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1920 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 24
- total births
- 1919–1938
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
24 boys have been named Pledger since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Pledger recorded 24 times among boys since 1919, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1919 to 1938.
- 24 total births
- 1919–1938 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
24 boys have been named Pledger since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1938.
- 24
- total births
- 1919–1938
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Pledger was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
7 babies were named Pledger in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Pledger's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Pledger's SSA record in two at 1924 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1919, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Pledger at a glance
Last recorded 1938Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Pledger popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1938
- Peak year (1920)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Pledger by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Pledger's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Pledger births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
13 births
- 1930s
1930s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 13 births (54% of all-time use).
Pledger by state
Where Pledger concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 6 | 25.0% |
Georgia share of Pledger's total US births 25.0%
6 of 24 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pledger? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 24 babies named Pledger. The most recent recorded year was 1938. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 7 births.
When was Pledger most popular? ▼
Pledger was most popular in the 1920s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Pledger most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pledger are Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Pledger been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Pledger since 1919 -- 20 years through the most recent 1938 data.
What names are similar to Pledger? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pleas, Pleasant, Ples, Plez, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Pledger's data
- Pledger's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 1930s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Pledgers (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Pledger
Nearby Names Like Pledger
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pledger
Pleas Boy
831 births
Pleasant Boy
629 births
Ples Boy
388 births
Plez Boy
106 births
Pleze Boy
6 births
Compare Pledger side by side: Pledger vs Pleas Pledger vs Pleasant Pledger vs Ples
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, 1919–1938 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Pledger: Baby Name Since 1919 - 24 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pledger. 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 Pledger 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.