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Ludwig

Boy

Meaning of Ludwig: German: 'famous warrior'

Ludwig is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6650th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#6650

12 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,696

First recorded 1880 · peak 1916

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 6 babies1982: 11 babies1983: 12 babies1984: 7 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 6 babies1987: 6 babies1988: 15 babies1989: 8 babies1990: 6 babies19901991: 10 babies1992: 9 babies1993: 8 babies1994: 9 babies1995: 6 babies1996: 11 babies1997: 6 babies1998: 7 babies1999: 7 babies2000: 9 babies20002001: 5 babies2002: 7 babies2003: 0 babies2004: 9 babies2005: 10 babies2006: 8 babies2007: 7 babies2008: 6 babies2009: 10 babies2010: 5 babies20102011: 9 babies2012: 10 babies2013: 12 babies2014: 7 babies2015: 13 babies2016: 8 babies2017: 6 babies2018: 11 babies2019: 0 babies2020: 8 babies20202021: 13 babies2022: 9 babies2023: 9 babies2024: 10 babies2025: 12 babies
US babies named Ludwig per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 15.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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