Ladd
Ladd is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Young man, boy, or servant.
Origin and history
Ladd is a masculine name of English origin, historically derived from the Middle English word 'ladde', meaning a young man, youth, or servant. It originally functioned as a nickname or surname before being adopted as a given name. In the United States, Ladd remains a rare choice, maintaining steady but low-volume usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,329 babies in the United States have been named Ladd since 1880. It ranks #3378 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1818.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.7 %)
- TX (23.1 %)
- OH (19.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 20 |
| 1920-1930 | 49 |
| 1930-1940 | 54 |
| 1940-1950 | 160 |
| 1950-1960 | 180 |
| 1960-1970 | 242 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 64 |
| 2000-2010 | 76 |
| 2010-2019 | 142 |
| 2020-2029 | 109 |
Fun facts
- The word 'ladde' entered Middle English around the 13th century to describe a youth or servant.
- Ladd was traditionally an English occupational or descriptive surname before gaining occasional use as a first name.