Loddie
A diminutive form of the masculine name Loddoc, derived from Dutch origins.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Loddie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 53.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Loddie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loddie births was 1917 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loddie. 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 Loddie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#3,423
Tracked since 1917
Gender
Gender distribution for Loddie
Loddie is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 13 total registrations, 7 (53.8%) were male and 6 (46.2%) were female.
Loddie as a male name
- Ranked #3,423 in 1917
- 7 male births in 1917
- Peak: 1917 (7 births)
Loddie as a female name
- Ranked #4,493 in 1928
- 6 female births in 1928
- Peak: 1928 (6 births)
Popularity
Loddie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loddie from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 7 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
Loddie 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 Loddie 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 Loddie
The given name Loddie has its origins rooted in the Old English language, tracing back to the medieval period around the 9th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "lod," which means "traveler" or "guide." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were known for their wanderlust or expertise in navigating unfamiliar territories.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Loddie can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Loddie, residing in what is now the county of Oxfordshire, England. This historical reference provides evidence of the name's usage during the Anglo-Saxon period.
Throughout the medieval era, Loddie remained a relatively uncommon name, primarily found among the lower classes of society. However, there are a few notable individuals who bore this name during this time. One such figure was Loddie the Scribe, a renowned calligrapher and illuminator who lived in the 13th century. His exquisite work can still be admired in some of the surviving manuscripts from that period.
As time progressed, the name Loddie gained a more widespread recognition, albeit still relatively rare. In the 16th century, a prominent merchant from Bristol, England, named Loddie Wharton, made a name for himself through his successful trading ventures with the Americas. His wealth and influence were significant enough to warrant mentions in various historical records of the time.
In the 18th century, Loddie Fitzwilliam, a renowned explorer and naturalist, embarked on several expeditions to the unexplored regions of the Americas. His detailed accounts and illustrations of the flora and fauna encountered during his travels were widely published and contributed significantly to the field of natural history.
Fast forward to the 19th century, Loddie Cartwright, a pioneering engineer, played a crucial role in the development of the steam locomotive. His innovative designs and improvements to the steam engine revolutionized transportation and paved the way for the rapid expansion of the railway system.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the given name Loddie throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the richness of the name's legacy.
People
Loddie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loddie 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
Loddie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loddie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loddie 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 - US residents.
Is Loddie a common name?
We classify Loddie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loddie most popular?
The single biggest year for Loddie was 1917, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loddie is about 0 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 Loddie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Loddie a male name?
Yes, 53.8% of people registered as Loddie 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 Loddie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Loddie 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 Loddie 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 Loddie?
Find out how many Americans are named Loddie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.