Holding steady.
Popularity of Ladale since 1964
Babies named Ladale per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 86 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Ladale is a rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1964. It has never entered the top 1000, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The name's peak year was 1974, but it did not achieve widespread popularity even then. According to the latest data from 2025, the name continues at a stable level of very low usage. Ladale is likely a modern coinage, following the pattern of other La- prefixed names popular in African American communities during the mid-20th century. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unusual name with a classic sound.
Ladale is a modern American name that first appeared in the 1960s. It is most likely an invented name, possibly formed by combining the popular prefix La- (common in African American naming traditions, as in LaShawn or LaToya) with the syllable -dale, reminiscent of English place names. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 U.S. names and has seen only sporadic use, primarily in the 1970s when its peak year occurred.
Sibling names for Ladale
Names that share Ladale's style, for a brother or sister.
