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Ledger is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the surname Ledger, itself derived from the Germanic name Leutgar. Use of the name was likely influenced by the Australian actor Heath Ledger (1979-2008)." It ranked #554 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the surname Ledger, itself derived from the Germanic name Leutgar. Use of the name was likely influenced by the Australian actor Heath Ledger (1979-2008). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Ledger ranked #554 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #554 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ledger mean?
Behind the Name does not give Ledger a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the surname Ledger, itself.
Is Ledger a popular name?
Ledger ranked #554 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Ledger a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Ledger appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ledger — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
