Ladon
Ladon is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Mythological serpent or river god.
Origin and history
Ladon originates from Ancient Greek mythology, where it is the name of a hundred-headed dragon that guarded the Golden Apples in the Garden of the Hesperides, as well as a river god in Arcadia. In the United States, it is a very rare masculine name that sees occasional usage. Its distinct soft consonants give it a classic yet unconventional sound.
Popularity in the United States
1,260 babies in the United States have been named Ladon since 1880. It ranks #3438 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- AL (46.6 %)
- MI (24.7 %)
- OH (15.1 %)
- GA (6.8 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 60 |
| 1940-1950 | 79 |
| 1950-1960 | 112 |
| 1960-1970 | 162 |
| 1970-1980 | 206 |
| 1980-1990 | 151 |
| 1990-2000 | 142 |
| 2000-2010 | 132 |
| 2010-2019 | 158 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Ladon was the fearsome dragon that protected Hera's golden apples before being defeated by Heracles.
- Ladon is also the name of an ancient river in Arcadia, Greece, personified as a river god in classical literature.