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Leddy

LED-ee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Liddy, a pet form of Lydia, or a modern coinage.

2025 rank (girls)
#6,838
Babies named in 2025
16
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 100,454 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2014

Rising since 2014, #6,838 for girls today.

Popularity of Leddy since 2013

Babies named Leddy per year in U.S. Social Security records.

817252020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s68
2020s101

Meaning & origin

Leddy is a recent addition to American baby names, first recorded by the Social Security Administration in 2013. As of 2025, it ranked 6,838th in popularity, with about 1 in every 100,454 newborn girls receiving the name. Its usage has been rising steadily since 2014, and it reached its peak popularity in 2024. The name is most commonly found in Texas, the top state for Leddy. While its origins are unclear, Leddy fits into the trend of modern, surname-style names ending in '-y' or '-ie', making it a fresh and distinctive choice for parents seeking something uncommon.

Leddy appears to be a modern American coinage, possibly a variant or extension of the name Liddy or a feminine form of Leddy as a surname. It has no established historical root in English or other languages, and its usage as a given name is very recent, first recorded in U.S. data in 2013. The name may also be a respelling of Laddie or a diminutive of names like Adelaide.

Where Leddy is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Eddy, Led

Sibling names for Leddy

Names that share Leddy's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Leddy mean?
The meaning of Leddy is uncertain. It may be a variant of Liddy or a modern invention without a specific meaning.
How popular is the name Leddy?
Leddy first appeared in U.S. records in 2013 and ranked 6,838th in 2025. It is currently given to about 1 in every 100,454 newborn girls.
Is Leddy a boy or girl name?
Leddy is predominantly used as a girl's name, as indicated by U.S. Social Security data.