Ledger
How to say it: LEJ-ur · /ˈledʒər/
English word-name for a bookkeeper's ledger; from Old French 'legier'. Used as a given name for its bold modern sound.
Ledger was the 533rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 541 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #347 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #533 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 541 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,128 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #347 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Ledger is enjoying its strongest showing in the 2020s. Holding at that high now still leaves room for further growth ahead.
What goes with it
Bold and strong in two syllables with a soft rolling finish. Riggs echoes its rugged style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ledger is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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