Ladarrien
A variant spelling of Ladarrius, possibly meaning "man's wanderer" or "male wanderer".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Ladarrien. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ladarrien today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ladarrien births was 1993 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ladarrien. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ladarrien. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1993
7 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1995 SSA rank
#9,688
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Ladarrien: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ladarrien 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 Ladarrien during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ladarrien
The given name Ladarrien is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or connections to ancient languages or cultures. The name seems to be a creative combination of elements from different sources, potentially blending components from more established names.
One possible origin could be a fusion of the French prefix "la" and the English name "Darrien," which itself may be a variant spelling of the name Darren, derived from the Irish surname Ó Dearáin. The prefix "la" could also be interpreted as an abbreviation of the French word "la dame," meaning "the lady." However, the true etymology and intent behind the construction of Ladarrien remain unclear.
There are no widely known historical figures or notable individuals from ancient times who bore this particular name. The earliest recorded examples of the name Ladarrien appear to be relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century.
Among the few individuals who have carried this name, here are five examples:
1. Ladarrien Gillette, an American football defensive back who played for teams like the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos in the early 2000s.
2. Ladarrien Demore, an American basketball player who competed in collegiate basketball for the University of Montevallo in the early 2010s.
3. Ladarrien Greer, an American football wide receiver who played for the University of Memphis in the late 2010s.
4. Ladarrien Williams, an American track and field athlete who competed in sprinting events during the early 2010s.
5. Ladarrien Mobley, an American college basketball player who played for the University of West Florida in the late 2010s.
Given the relatively recent emergence of this name, there is limited historical information available about its origins, meaning, and usage in earlier centuries. As a contemporary creation, it lacks the deep linguistic roots and cultural associations often found in more ancient names.
People
Ladarrien + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ladarrien 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
Ladarrien: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ladarrien?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ladarrien 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Ladarrien a common name?
We classify Ladarrien as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ladarrien most popular?
The single biggest year for Ladarrien was 1993, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ladarrien is about 31 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 Ladarrien in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ladarrien a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ladarrien 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 Ladarrien still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ladarrien 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 Ladarrien 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 many people share the name Ladarrien?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.