Laderick
An English masculine name of unknown meaning and modern coinage.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Laderick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Laderick today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laderick births was 1978 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laderick. 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 Laderick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1978
6 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1978 SSA rank
#5,471
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Laderick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Laderick 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 Laderick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Laderick
The name Laderick is a relatively uncommon given name with obscure origins. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the Old English words "lad" and "ric," meaning "path" and "ruler," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been used to symbolize a leader or guide along a particular path or journey.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laderick can be traced back to the 9th century, where it appears in a medieval manuscript from the Kingdom of Mercia, an Anglo-Saxon kingdom in what is now central England. In this text, a nobleman named Laderick is mentioned as a trusted advisor to King Offa.
During the Middle Ages, the name Laderick was occasionally used by minor nobility and landowners across various regions of England. However, it remained relatively uncommon and was often overshadowed by more popular names of the time.
In the 15th century, a prominent English merchant named Laderick Wycliffe is recorded as having established successful trade routes between London and the cities of Flanders. His legacy and entrepreneurial spirit contributed to the name's association with commerce and travel.
Another notable figure bearing the name Laderick was a 16th-century English poet and playwright, Laderick Marlowe, who was born in 1564 and died in 1593. Although not as famous as his contemporaries like Shakespeare, Marlowe's works, such as "Tamburlaine the Great" and "The Jew of Malta," were influential in the development of the Elizabethan theater.
In the 18th century, a French explorer and cartographer named Laderick LaSalle was known for his expeditions in North America, where he mapped out significant portions of the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes region. His legacy as an adventurer and mapmaker further solidified the name's connection to exploration and discovery.
While not a common name in modern times, the name Laderick continues to carry a sense of historical significance, evoking images of leadership, exploration, and a pioneering spirit. Its unique blend of Old English roots and rich historical associations make it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with a strong sense of heritage and adventure.
People
Laderick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laderick 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
Laderick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laderick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laderick 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Laderick a common name?
We classify Laderick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laderick most popular?
The single biggest year for Laderick was 1978, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laderick is about 45 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 Laderick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laderick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laderick 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 Laderick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laderick 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 Laderick 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 have Laderick as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Laderick at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.