Ledger

Ledger - A very unique male name

Ledger appeared on the charts for the first time in 2008 on position #2250. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ledger and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ledger? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ledger. The baby boy name Ledger was given to 514 baby boys in 2025, ranking #550 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,853 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ledger peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 497.

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Ledger is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ledger is currently topping the baby name charts in North Dakota at position #99 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,180.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ledger is where you live.

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Ledger origin and meaning

English — transferred surname

A transferred surname of disputed origin — proposed sources include the Norman place and saint's name St Leger and the occupation of keeping a ledger (account book)

Ledger is a surname with no old first-name life at all — it appears in the data only in 2008 and climbed with the surname-name wave, peaking in 2024. Its modern familiarity owes much to actor Heath Ledger, whose surname it was.

Origin uncertain

Ledger is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ledger, pop culture references for the name Ledger and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ledger

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ledger, sorted by popularity.

Letcher / Ludger /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ledger

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ledger a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ledger?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LEJ-er · /ˈlɛdʒər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2008, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Parents like the sturdy, bookish, Western-surname feel — and for some, a quiet nod to Heath Ledger.

Worth knowing

• A ledger is an account book, so expect bookkeeping jokes; and Heath Ledger was a surname bearer, not a Ledger by first name.