US Popularity:1120
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Spear tribe
Perhaps most famous as the surname of Oscar-winning actor Heath Ledger, this British name is also a striking first name for boys. With the meaning of "spear tribe," it's sure to hit the mark for anyone who loves names with a storybook feel. Ledger can be traced back to the Old German name Leodegar. It's made up of the terms liut, meaning "tribe," and gar or ger, which means "spear.”

How Popular Is The Name Ledger?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ledger is currently #4121 on The Bump
Boy:Ledger is currently #2306 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ledger is currently #1120 in U.S. births
Boy:Ledger is currently #561 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#561
in 2023
+ 33
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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