US Popularity:1196
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.”

Ledger Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ledger is currently #4548 on The Bump
Boy:Ledger is currently #1509 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ledger is currently #1196 in U.S. births
Boy:Ledger is currently #416 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1196
in 2022
- 16
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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