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Ladon

Boy

Meaning of Ladon: Greek: 'mythological river serpent'

Ladon is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10516th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10516

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,583

First recorded 1930 · peak 1970

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 19 babies1982: 16 babies1983: 16 babies1984: 17 babies1985: 16 babies1986: 16 babies1987: 7 babies1988: 11 babies1989: 19 babies1990: 17 babies19901991: 13 babies1992: 22 babies1993: 22 babies1994: 13 babies1995: 14 babies1996: 11 babies1997: 11 babies1998: 17 babies1999: 8 babies2000: 13 babies20002001: 16 babies2002: 10 babies2003: 12 babies2004: 16 babies2005: 16 babies2006: 19 babies2007: 10 babies2008: 10 babies2009: 10 babies2010: 21 babies20102011: 18 babies2012: 29 babies2013: 11 babies2014: 10 babies2015: 12 babies2016: 15 babies2017: 12 babies2018: 13 babies2019: 17 babies2020: 10 babies20202021: 7 babies2022: 12 babies2023: 10 babies2024: 13 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Ladon per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 29.

Gender split

80% boys · 20% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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