Holding steady.
Popularity of Ledell since 1919
Babies named Ledell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ledell's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 94 |
| 1940s | 78 |
| 1950s | 121 |
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ledell is a rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1919, with its peak year of usage in 1937. Since then, it has remained extremely uncommon, never ranking among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating little change in its low frequency. No state has recorded enough instances to list among top states. Ledell likely originated as a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Leland or surnames such as Ledell. Its obscure origins and lack of a clear meaning contribute to its obscurity. With no famous bearers and minimal cultural footprint, Ledell remains a genuinely rare choice.
Ledell first appeared in U.S. records in 1919, suggesting a 20th-century coinage. It may be a creative respelling of the surname Ledell or a blend of names like Lee and Dell. No clear historical or linguistic derivation has been established, and it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Dell
Variants: Ledelle
Sibling names for Ledell
Names that share Ledell's style, for a brother or sister.
