UK girl's name
Ladon
A masculine name of Greek origin relating to dragons or serpents.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ladon is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ladon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Ladon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ladon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ladon ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Ladon.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ladon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ladon mean?
The name Ladon has its origins in ancient Greek mythology. It derives from the word "Ladon," which was the name of a serpentine dragon-like creature that guarded the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides. This mythical creature is mentioned in various ancient Greek texts, including the works of Hesiod, Apollonius of Rhodes, and Euripides.
In Greek mythology, Ladon was a fearsome and formidable beast, often depicted with a hundred heads or as a multi-headed serpent. It was tasked with guarding the golden apples that were gifted to Hera, the wife of Zeus, as a wedding present. Ladon's presence in the Garden of the Hesperides made it a challenging task for heroes like Heracles to obtain the golden apples.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ladon can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was likely given to individuals, possibly as a tribute to the mythical creature or to bestow the qualities of strength and ferocity associated with the serpent. However, documented examples of individuals bearing this name from ancient times are scarce.
In more recent history, there are a few notable individuals who have carried the name Ladon. One such person was Ladon C. Sheats (1876-1959), an American businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from 1932 to 1936. Another individual named Ladon was Ladon Nava Toole (1911-1977), an American author and historian known for his works on Texas history and folklore.
In literature, the name Ladon has been used in various contexts, often drawing inspiration from the mythological creature. For example, in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Ladon is mentioned as the name of a gigantic serpent that guards the golden apples in the Forbidden Forest at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
While the name Ladon may not be as common as other names, it carries a rich historical and mythological significance, particularly in the Greek tradition. Its association with the fearsome serpentine guardian of the golden apples has made it a name that evokes images of strength, protection, and mythical lore.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ladon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ladon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
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- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
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FAQ
Ladon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ladon in the UK right now?
In 2020, Ladon was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ladon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Ladon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ladon?
A masculine name of Greek origin relating to dragons or serpents.
How many people are called Ladon in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ladon across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.