Ledger
Ledger is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
People spear or bookkeeper.
Origin and history
Ledger is an English name derived from an occupational surname or a Germanic given name composed of elements meaning people and spear. Historically a surname for a bookkeeper or trader, it gained modern adoption as a given name in the United States. Its usage has surged significantly since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
4,970 babies in the United States have been named Ledger since 1880. It ranks #1730 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #557.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10 %)
- UT (9.3 %)
- CA (4.9 %)
- TN (4.7 %)
- MO (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 18 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 240 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,653 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,059 |
Fun facts
- The term ledger originally referred to a book that lies in one place, used for accounting.
- Over half of all U.S. births recorded for Ledger since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.