Laddie
Laddie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Young boy, youth, or young servant.
Origin and history
Laddie originated as an English and Scottish pet name or hypocoristic form derived from 'lad', meaning a young boy or youth. Historically used as an affectionate nickname or given name, it saw modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is extremely rare as a newborn given name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,644 babies in the United States have been named Laddie since 1880. It ranks #3123 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- IL (44.4 %)
- TX (28.6 %)
- OH (15 %)
- NE (5 %)
- MO (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 258 |
| 1920-1930 | 400 |
| 1930-1940 | 327 |
| 1940-1950 | 270 |
| 1950-1960 | 213 |
| 1960-1970 | 104 |
| 1970-1980 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Laddie
- Laddie Gale: Basketball player
Fun facts
- The term 'laddie' is a well-known Scottish English diminutive for 'lad', meaning a young male.
- Laddie achieved its highest usage in the U.S. during the 1920s through 1940s, often given as a formal first name.