Ledra
Feminine name of Greek origin meaning "liar" or "liar woman."
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Ledra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ledra today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ledra births was 1959 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ledra. 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
- • The typical person named Ledra is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ledras were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ledra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1959
11 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1959 SSA rank
#3,928
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Ledra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ledra from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 16 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ledra 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 Ledra 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 Ledra
The name Ledra has its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "ledra," which means "rock" or "rocky place." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who lived in mountainous or rocky regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ledra can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. He mentions a town called Ledra located in the region of Laconia, which was part of the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta. It is possible that the name was initially associated with this particular location.
In the Middle Ages, the name Ledra gained some prominence in the Byzantine Empire. A notable figure from this period was Ledra of Constantinople, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 11th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of the arts and literature.
During the Renaissance, the name Ledra was occasionally used in Italy. One prominent individual with this name was Ledra Borgia, a member of the powerful Borgia family who lived in the 15th century. She was known for her beauty and her involvement in the political intrigues of the time.
In the 19th century, the name Ledra appeared in several European countries, including France and Germany. One notable figure was Ledra von Bismarck, a German aristocrat and the wife of the famous statesman Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898). She played an important role in her husband's political career and was known for her intelligence and charm.
Another individual with the name Ledra was Ledra Montague, an English writer and feminist who lived in the late 19th century (1857-1933). She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and wrote several influential works on women's rights and social issues.
While the name Ledra has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to more popular names. However, its unique origins and associations with various cultures and historical figures make it an interesting and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a rich backstory.
People
Ledra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ledra 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
Ledra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ledra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ledra 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 Ledra a common name?
We classify Ledra 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, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ledra most popular?
The single biggest year for Ledra was 1959, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ledra is about 69 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 Ledra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ledra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ledra in the SSA data are female. 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 Ledra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ledra 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 Ledra 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 the name Ledra?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.