How Many People Are Named Ledger?
Complete statistics for the name Ledger: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ledger means 'a book for recording debts and credits' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 74,942 Americans having this name. That's just 4,403 people in the US today, and it's a name that's really taking off, peaking in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 33 represents a person who's here to serve others and make a positive impact.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 7All 4,455 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ledger Through the Generations
People named Ledger are mostly young, with 4,437 under 30, and the name's popularity has surged since its peak in 2024 when 611 babies were given this name. It's a modern choice, with no one over 60 carrying it, indicating it's a name for the new generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ledger's English roots
📄 About the Name Ledger
How Many People Have the Name Ledger?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,083 people in the United States currently share the name Ledger. That works out to roughly 1 in every 159,121 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ledger a Common or Rare Name?
Ledger is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ledger Mean?
Ledger means "book for recording debts and credits" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ledger in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Ledger Most Popular?
The name Ledger reached peak popularity in 2024, with 611 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ledger?
Approximately 2,083 people named Ledger live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,083. That works out to roughly 1 in 159,121 Americans.
Is Ledger a rare name?
Ledger is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 159,121 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ledger mean?
Ledger means "book for recording debts and credits" and comes from English origins.
Is Ledger more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Ledger are male and 1% are female.
When was Ledger most popular?
Ledger peaked in 2024 with 611 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.