Ladarrius
A boy's name of American origin with 1,222 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ladarrius is a three-syllable boy's name with a classical, dignified sound — a hallmark of Latin and Greek masculine names. With 1,222 recorded U.S. births since 1978, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
In the most recent SSA release, Ladarrius ranks #11724 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Ladarrius is a boy's baby name of American origin, a modern invented name combining the La- prefix with -darrius, possibly echoing the ancient Persian royal name Darius (meaning 'possessing goodness').
Ladarrius reflects the creative African American naming tradition that blends phonetic invention with echoes of historically significant names. Its multi-syllable, rhythmic construction gives it a confident, expansive quality. With over 1,200 recorded U.S. births, it has genuine community behind it.
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Ladarrius is cataloged under the American naming tradition. Names from the American tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Ladarrius has been recorded as a boy's name since 1978, with 1,222 total births. Browse the American names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ladarrius was #4082 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11724, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 54 | #8541 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 163 | #5822 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 292 | #3500 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 568 | #1654 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 140 | #3895 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #6350 | — |
The Story of Ladarrius
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1992, Ladarrius is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Ladarrius are most likely born between 1982 and 2002.
How rare is Ladarrius?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Ladarrius — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1978, peaked in the 1990s with 568 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Ladarrius by the numbers
- Would fill 25 school buses
- Meeting one Ladarrius per day would take 3.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(45 years, 1978–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11724 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6091 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10404 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9331 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5153 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5983 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6960 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6208 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7411 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6910 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5611 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5819 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5161 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4297 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3864 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4118 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4344 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3352 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3655 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4571 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1978–2024