Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Ladon since 1930
Babies named Ladon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ladon's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 19 | 60 |
| 1940s | 51 | 79 |
| 1950s | 79 | 112 |
| 1960s | 78 | 162 |
| 1970s | 81 | 206 |
| 1980s | 9 | 151 |
| 1990s | 6 | 142 |
| 2000s | 0 | 132 |
| 2010s | 0 | 158 |
| 2020s | 0 | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Ladon is an extremely rare given name in the United States, drawing its fame from Greek mythology as the serpentine guardian of the golden apples. Since first recorded in 1930, it has never achieved broad use, reaching its peak rank of 10,695 in 1976. In 2025, the name's rarity is underscored by a 1 in 284,679 birth rate, and its trajectory has remained stable at the margins of the naming landscape. Despite its mythological weight, Ladon has not been popular enough to register in any top states, making it a choice for parents seeking a truly distinctive and obscure classical reference.
Ladon is a name from Greek mythology, belonging to the hundred-headed dragon that guarded the golden apples of the Hesperides. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it may be related to the Greek word 'ladon' meaning 'dragon' or 'serpent'. The name has been rarely used as a given name in English-speaking countries, likely due to its mythological associations.
Sibling names for Ladon
Names that share Ladon's style, for a brother or sister.
