Ladarious
A masculine name, possibly derived from a blend of the names "Ladarrius" and "Darius".
Name Census estimates that about 414 living Americans carry the first name Ladarious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ladarious today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ladarious births was 1997 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ladarious. 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
414
~ 1 in 827,909 Americans
Peak year
1997
29 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,255
Tracked since 1985
Census
Ladarious in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 326 people with the first name Ladarious, which placed it at #27,839 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#27,839
National first-name rank
People counted
326
326 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
93.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ladarious
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ladarious is Black at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%) and White (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ladarious described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ladarious at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.9% · 306
- Two or more races3.1% · 10
- White1.5% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.2% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Popularity
Ladarious: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ladarious from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 200 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ladarious 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 Ladarious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ladarious' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Tennessee, Alabama, Texas recorded the most babies named Ladarious, while Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ladarious
The name Ladarious finds its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in the world, dating back to around 3500 BC. The name is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "lad" meaning "leader" and "arius" signifying "noble" or "exalted." This combination suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals of high rank or those destined for leadership roles within the community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ladarious can be found in the Sumerian cuneiform tablets, which were used for record-keeping and documentation purposes. These tablets, dating back to around 2500 BC, mention a prominent figure named Ladarious, who is believed to have been a high-ranking official or a member of the royal family.
During the Babylonian era, which spanned from around 1900 BC to 539 BC, the name Ladarious gained further prominence. It is mentioned in several ancient texts and inscriptions, often associated with individuals of noble birth or those who held positions of power and influence. One notable figure was Ladarious the Wise, a revered scholar and philosopher who lived in the 7th century BC and is credited with contributing to the development of various fields of knowledge, including mathematics, astronomy, and literature.
In the ancient Greek world, the name Ladarious was adopted and adapted, becoming "Ladarion." This version of the name can be found in various historical records and literary works from that time period. One such individual was Ladarion of Athens, a renowned playwright and poet who lived in the 5th century BC and whose works were widely celebrated for their depth and artistic merit.
During the Roman era, the name underwent another transformation, becoming "Ladarius." This variation was particularly popular among the upper classes and aristocracy of the Roman Empire. One notable bearer of this name was Ladarius Maximus, a highly respected Roman general and statesman who lived in the 2nd century AD and was known for his military prowess and leadership abilities.
Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, the name Ladarious continued to be used, although its popularity waxed and waned across different regions and cultures. One notable figure from this time was Ladarious the Scholar, a renowned intellectual and philosopher who lived in the 12th century and made significant contributions to the fields of theology, logic, and ethics.
While the name Ladarious has its roots in ancient civilizations, it has endured through the ages, retaining its association with leadership, nobility, and wisdom. From ancient Sumerian tablets to the annals of Greek, Roman, and Medieval history, the name Ladarious has left an indelible mark on various cultures and societies, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of names and their ability to transcend time and geography.
People
Ladarious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ladarious 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
Ladarious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ladarious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 414 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ladarious 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 827,909 US residents.
Is Ladarious a common name?
We classify Ladarious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 422 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ladarious most popular?
The single biggest year for Ladarious was 1997, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ladarious is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ladarious in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 326 people with the name Ladarious, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #27,839 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ladarious in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ladarious?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ladarious appears almost entirely male. Of the 329 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ladarious?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ladarious is Black at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%) and White (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ladarious most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Ladarious in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (306 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Ladarious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ladarious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ladarious 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 Ladarious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ladarious 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 Ladarious 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.
How common is the name Ladarious?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.