Ludwig

Boy name

Ludwig has been given to 2,696 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1916.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,696

Peak year

1916 (88 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -8%

Gender split

All boys

Ludwig's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.

Year	Boys rank
1900	#882

— means outside the top 1000 that year.

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ludwig.

2,685 babies since 1886

2,711 babies since 1880

2,714 babies since 1880

2,672 babies since 1891

2,728 babies since 1895

2,662 babies since 1880

2,732 babies since 1895

2,659 babies since 1881

How popular is the name Ludwig?

Ludwig has been given to 2,696 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ludwig peak?

Ludwig peaked in 1916, when 88 babies were given the name.

Is Ludwig a girl or boy name?

Ludwig is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Ludwig are boys).

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