Ladarien
An obscure name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Latin or Greek elements.
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the first name Ladarien. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ladarien today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ladarien births was 1998 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ladarien. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
118
~ 1 in 2,904,698 Americans
Peak year
1998
10 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2014 SSA rank
#11,542
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Ladarien: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ladarien from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 53 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Ladarien remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ladarien by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ladarien during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ladarien
The name Ladarien is an intriguing one with roots that can be traced back to ancient times. Its origins lie in the Etruscan language, spoken by the Etruscan civilization that flourished in the region of modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The name is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "lader," which meant "guide" or "leader."
In Etruscan culture, names often carried significant meanings and were chosen with great care. The inclusion of "lader" in the name Ladarien suggests that it may have been bestowed upon individuals who were expected to take on leadership roles or guide their communities.
While the Etruscan civilization eventually declined and was absorbed into the Roman Empire, their influence on language and culture persisted. Traces of the name Ladarien can be found in ancient Roman records and inscriptions, albeit with slight variations in spelling, such as "Ladarius" or "Ladarinus."
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Ladarien Aemilius, a Roman statesman and military commander who lived during the 1st century BC. He is mentioned in the writings of the famous historian Livy for his role in quelling a rebellion in the province of Hispania.
In the centuries that followed, the name Ladarien appeared sporadically throughout history. One notable figure was Ladarien of Amalfi, a 9th-century Italian monk and scholar who contributed to the preservation and translation of ancient Greek texts.
During the Middle Ages, the name gained some popularity in certain regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. Ladarien de Montpellier, a 13th-century French physician and philosopher, made significant contributions to the field of medicine and is remembered for his treatises on various medical topics.
Another individual of note was Ladarien Visconti, a 15th-century Italian nobleman and military leader who played a prominent role in the conflicts between Milan and Venice.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Ladarien Gaspard, a French explorer and naturalist, gained recognition for his expeditions to South America, where he documented numerous plant and animal species previously unknown to science.
While the name Ladarien may not be as common in modern times, its rich history and connections to leadership, scholarship, and exploration make it a remarkable and meaningful choice. Its enduring presence throughout the centuries serves as a testament to the lasting impact of ancient civilizations on our modern world.
People
Ladarien + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ladarien as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ladarien: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ladarien?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 118 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ladarien going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,904,698 US residents.
Is Ladarien a common name?
We classify Ladarien as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 121 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ladarien most popular?
The single biggest year for Ladarien was 1998, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ladarien is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ladarien in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ladarien a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ladarien in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ladarien still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ladarien in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ladarien can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Ladarien?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.