Holding steady.
Popularity of Ladelle since 1917
Babies named Ladelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ladelle is a rare feminine name that entered U.S. birth records in 1917. Its usage peaked in 1924, when it ranked 5,627 nationally, reflecting the era's taste for ornate, feminine names created with fashionable affixes. After that peak, its frequency declined steadily. As of 2025, it remains stable at extremely low usage, not appearing in the top 1,000. The name is often considered a modern invention, likely combining the prefix "La-" with "-delle," a suffix derived from French "belle" meaning 'beautiful.' Its trajectory mirrors that of many similar names from the 1920s that were never widely adopted. Because Ladelle was never recorded in any top state lists, its appeal appears to have been scattered, without a strong regional concentration. Today, it offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with early 20th-century charm but little modern visibility.
The name Ladelle first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century. It is likely a modern invention, following the pattern of prefixing "La-" to a root name or word, as seen in names like Laverne or LaDonna. The suffix may derive from French "belle" (beautiful), giving the name a fanciful, feminine sound. It enjoyed modest use in the 1920s but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ladie, Delle, Lala
Variants: LaDelle, La Delle
Sibling names for Ladelle
Names that share Ladelle's style, for a brother or sister.
