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Ledger

Boy name

US rank
#553
Syllables
2
Peak
#502 in 2024

541 babies were named Ledger in the US in 2025. It has climbed 78 places in five years.

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US births per million boys, 1923–2025

01803601923196020002025

Most popular states (2025)

ND rank #93WV rank #168MT rank #201IA rank #206UT rank #233

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

Did you know?

A few things about Ledger you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

  • How commonAbout 1 in every 3,158 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ledger, 541 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ledger would very likely be the only one.
  • HistoryLedger first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
  • Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #502.
  • TrendLedger has climbed 78 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #553. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
  • Where it's lovedLedger is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #93, followed by West Virginia (#168) and Montana (#201). It's in the top 1,000 in 33 states.

About the name Ledger

Ledger is a boy name. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ger”. US birth records list Ledger for boys from 1923 to 2025, in 27 of those 103 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #502 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #553, with 541 babies.

Ledger for boys, by decade
DecadeBabies per millionAbout 1 in
1920s2.3432,099 boys
2000s1283,822 boys
2010s8911,283 boys
2020s2953,386 boys

Questions about the name Ledger

Is Ledger a boy or girl name?

Ledger is a boy name.

How popular is the name Ledger?

Ledger ranked #553 for US boys in 2025, given to 541 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#502).