UK boy's name
Ledger
A name derived from the Middle English word meaning record book.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ledger is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ledger popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. 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.
Ledger is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ledger. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ledger ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Ledger.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ledger as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ledger mean?
The name Ledger has its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old English word "ledig," which means "cleared land" or "untilled soil." This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone who lived or worked on cleared land, possibly a farmer or landowner.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ledger can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Ledgarus," likely a variation of the Old English "Ledig."
In the Middle Ages, the name Ledger was relatively uncommon but held some prominence. One notable bearer of the name was Ledger Picard (c. 1280-1343), a French clergyman and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris. He is known for his contributions to the development of nominalism, a philosophical theory that challenged the concept of universal essences.
During the Renaissance period, the name Ledger gained more popularity, particularly in England. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Sir Ledger Compton (1556-1619), an English politician and courtier who served as a member of Parliament and held various offices under Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.
In the 17th century, the name Ledger was associated with the English Civil War. Ledger Morris (1621-1676) was a Royalist officer who fought for King Charles I against the Parliamentarians. He was eventually captured and imprisoned after the Battle of Naseby in 1645.
Another notable bearer of the name Ledger was the English architect and engineer Ledger Delaney (1690-1756). He is best known for his work on the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in London, including the prestigious St. Martin-in-the-Fields church.
Throughout history, the name Ledger has been associated with various professions, from clergymen and philosophers to soldiers and architects. While it may have originated as a descriptive name for those who lived or worked on cleared land, it has evolved to become a unique and distinctive first name with a rich historical background.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ledger by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ledger 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
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- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Ledger: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ledger in the UK right now?
In 2022, Ledger was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ledger most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Ledger in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ledger?
A name derived from the Middle English word meaning record book.
How many people are called Ledger in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ledger 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.