Holding steady.
Popularity of Ladean since 1913
Babies named Ladean per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ladean's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 98 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 112 |
| 1950s | 106 |
| 1960s | 79 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ladean is a rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913. It reached its peak popularity in 1938, but even then it did not crack the top 1000 names, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, with no significant revival in recent years. It is most closely associated with the 1930s, yet it remains a distinctive option for parents seeking a vintage-sounding name. Despite its rarity, Ladean has a straightforward pronunciation and a soft, feminine sound. Its origins are unclear, but it fits a pattern of early 20th-century American name inventions that combined familiar elements to create something new. Overall, Ladean represents a piece of mid-century naming Americana that continues to see sporadic use, primarily in the United States.
Ladean appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in the early 20th century. It may have been formed by combining popular sounds or syllables from names such as Lala, Layla, or the suffix -dean (as in Dean or Dene). There is no evidence of historical roots in other languages. It saw modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lala, Dee, Laney
Sibling names for Ladean
Names that share Ladean's style, for a brother or sister.
