Ladell
Ladell is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Derived from 'lad' (young man) or 'dale' (valley), combined with the suffix '-dell'.
Origin and history
Ladell is a modern American name, likely created as a combination of the word 'lad' or the name Dale with the popular 'Dell' or 'La-' naming patterns. It emerged in the 20th century primarily as a masculine given name. While uncommon today, it maintains a modest historical presence in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,023 babies in the United States have been named Ladell since 1880. It ranks #3660 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- IL (59.3 %)
- CA (40.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 25 |
| 1920-1930 | 33 |
| 1930-1940 | 72 |
| 1940-1950 | 83 |
| 1950-1960 | 106 |
| 1960-1970 | 127 |
| 1970-1980 | 143 |
| 1980-1990 | 128 |
| 1990-2000 | 144 |
| 2000-2010 | 91 |
| 2010-2019 | 60 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Ladell
- Ladell Betts: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Ladell belongs to a genre of mid-20th-century American names created by blending familiar word roots and stylish suffixes like '-dell'.
- With just over 1,000 recorded occurrences for males in the U.S. since 1880, it remains a rare choice.