Ledger
Every Ledger since 1923 — 5,001 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ledger
Ledger is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #554 in 2025 with 541 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 5,001 American babies have been named Ledger. Its peak came in 2024, when 613 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ledger stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ledger year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 541 | #554 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,643 | 608 | #503 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,416 | 519 | #560 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,790 | 479 | #594 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,489 | 487 | #575 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,395 | 425 | #631 |
| 2019 | — | — | 271 | #833 |
| 2018 | — | — | 267 | #833 |
| 2017 | — | — | 212 | #975 |
| 2016 | — | — | 161 | #1,181 |
| 2015 | — | — | 159 | #1,171 |
| 2014 | — | — | 179 | #1,081 |
| 2013 | — | — | 170 | #1,091 |
| 2012 | — | — | 88 | #1,723 |
| 2011 | — | — | 71 | #1,956 |
| 2010 | — | — | 75 | #1,908 |
| 2009 | — | — | 95 | #1,661 |
| 2008 | — | — | 61 | #2,198 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24 | #4,198 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,616 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,928 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,370 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,748 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,410 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ledger in 2025?
Ledger ranked #554 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 541 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ledger?
5,001 babies have been named Ledger in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ledger most popular?
Ledger peaked in 2024, when 613 newborns received the name.
Is Ledger a boy or girl name?
Ledger is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ledger rising or falling?
Ledger is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.