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Ledger

Quick answerThe given name 'Ledger' is derived from the Old English word 'lecgere', which refers to a bookkeeper or accountant, and is related to the verb 'lecgan', meaning 'to lay down' or 'to record'.

English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#554
TrendRevival
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginEnglish (Modern)
LanguageEnglish (Modern)
CultureEnglish (Modern)
Letters6
Numerology33 Chaldean 22
Global rank#554

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ledger

The given name 'Ledger' is derived from the Old English word 'lecgere', which refers to a bookkeeper or accountant, and is related to the verb 'lecgan', meaning 'to lay down' or 'to record'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Ledger' is derived from the Old English word 'lecgere', which refers to a bookkeeper or accountant, and is related to the verb 'lecgan', meaning 'to lay down' or 'to record'. The name 'Ledger' is of English origin and is commonly found in Western cultures, particularly in the context of the Australian family of Robert and May Ledger, who were early settlers in Western Australia.

Ledger currently ranks #554 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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