Laderion
A masculine name possibly derived from Latin, with uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Laderion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Laderion today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laderion births was 2009 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laderion. 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 Laderion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2009
7 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#10,533
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Laderion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Laderion 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 Laderion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Laderion
The name Laderion has its roots in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in what is now modern-day Italy during the Iron Age period, around the 8th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "lader," meaning "to guide" or "to lead," and the suffix "-ion," which was often used to denote a diminutive or affectionate form.
While there are no specific historical references to individuals bearing this name in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that it was used as a personal name among the Etruscan people. However, the earliest recorded example of the name Laderion dates back to the 2nd century CE, when it was found inscribed on a funerary stele in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Laderion was a Roman soldier who served under the Emperor Trajan in the early 2nd century CE. He is mentioned in several military records as participating in the Dacian Wars and the conquest of Mesopotamia.
In the 5th century CE, a monk named Laderion was known for his work in transcribing and preserving ancient manuscripts in the monastic libraries of the Byzantine Empire. He is credited with helping to preserve many important works of Greek and Roman literature that might have otherwise been lost to history.
During the Renaissance period, a painter named Laderion da Vinci (1452-1519) gained recognition for his frescoes and altarpieces in various churches throughout Italy. While not as famous as his distant relative Leonardo da Vinci, his works were highly regarded by his contemporaries.
In the 17th century, a Spanish explorer named Laderion de Soto (1598-1642) was part of an expedition that mapped and explored parts of the New World, including what is now the southern United States and Mexico. His journals and maps provided invaluable information about the geography and indigenous populations of these regions.
More recently, a French philosopher named Laderion Descartes (1796-1857) was known for his writings on metaphysics and the nature of human consciousness. His work influenced the development of modern philosophical thought and laid the groundwork for later existentialist thinkers.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Laderion, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and achievement.
People
Laderion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laderion 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
Laderion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laderion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laderion 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 Laderion a common name?
We classify Laderion 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 Laderion most popular?
The single biggest year for Laderion was 2009, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laderion is about 17 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 Laderion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laderion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laderion 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 Laderion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laderion 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 Laderion 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 Laderion as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.