Lady
girl name#5917 in 2025Lady entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #724 in 1889, ranks #5917 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
#5917
rank today
#724
peak (1889)
20
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #897 |
| 1890s | #1114 |
| 1900s | #987 |
| 1910s | #1383 |
| 1920s | #1699 |
| 1930s | #1988 |
| 1940s | #2848 |
| 1950s | #3945 |
| 1960s | #4477 |
| 1970s | #5491 |
| 1980s | #7335 |
| 1990s | #6761 |
| 2000s | #7065 |
| 2010s | #6111 |
| 2020s | #6010 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lady has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Lady are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lady alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lady in 2025?
- Lady ranks #5917 among US girl names in 2025, with 20 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lady most popular?
- Lady peaked in 1889, reaching #724 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lady with classmates?
- Lady will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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