Ludie
Girl nameLudie has been given to 2,957 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1916.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,957
Peak year
1916 (95 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
91% girls / 9% boys
Rank through the decades
Ludie's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #484 |
| 1925 | #919 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ludie — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ludie.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ludie?
Ludie has been given to 2,957 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ludie peak?
Ludie peaked in 1916, when 95 babies were given the name.
Is Ludie a girl or boy name?
Ludie is primarily a girl name (91% of babies named Ludie are girls).
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