Ledger Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ledger is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ledger?
Ledger is spelled L-E-D-G-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Ledger at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ledger refers to a book or other collection of financial accounts.
- Origin
- The name Ledger may derive from the English word referring to a persistent accounting record.
- Pronunciation
- LEJ-er · 2 syllables
Ledger Popularity in 2025
Rank#553
Recorded Births541
- Boys usage fell 51 places to #553 and recorded 67 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ledger Mean?
Ledger refers to a book or other collection of financial accounts.
Origin: The name Ledger may derive from the English word referring to a persistent accounting record.
How Do You Pronounce Ledger?
PronunciationLEJ-er
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ledger?
- History
- Ledger has been used as a surname and given name in English-speaking countries and is sometimes associated with the occupational term for record-keeping.
Ledger Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 541 | #553 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 608 | #502 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 519 | #560 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2022 | Boys | 479 | #594 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 487 | #575 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 425 | #631 |
| 2019 | Boys | 271 | #831 |
| 2018 | Boys | 267 | #832 |
| 2017 | Boys | 212 | #974 |
| 2016 | Boys | 161 | #1,180 |
| 2015 | Boys | 159 | #1,168 |
| 2014 | Boys | 179 | #1,080 |
| 2013 | Boys | 170 | #1,090 |
| 2012 | Boys | 88 | #1,711 |
| 2011 | Boys | 71 | #1,947 |
| 2010 | Boys | 75 | #1,898 |
| 2009 | Boys | 95 | #1,654 |
| 2008 | Boys | 61 | #2,186 |
| 2007 | Boys | 24 | #4,127 |
When Was Ledger Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
608 recorded births
National rank #502
2025 · Boys
541 recorded births
National rank #553
2023 · Boys
519 recorded births
National rank #560
2021 · Boys
487 recorded births
National rank #575
Where Ledger Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #93 | 12 |
| WV | #168 | 11 |
| MT | #201 | 6 |
| IA | #206 | 19 |
| UT | #233 | 22 |
| KY | #253 | 21 |
| OK | #264 | 18 |
| NE | #266 | 9 |