Ludwig Name Popularity and Statistics
Ludwig is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ludwig?
Ludwig is spelled L-U-D-W-I-G. The name has 6 letters.
Ludwig Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,803
Recorded Births12
- Boys usage rose 962 places to #6,803 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ludwig Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2000 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 12 | #6,803 |
| 2024 | Boys | 10 | #7,765 |
| 2023 | Boys | 9 | #8,255 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2021 | Boys | 13 | #6,335 |
| 2020 | Boys | 8 | #8,739 |
| 2018 | Boys | 11 | #7,136 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Boys | 8 | #8,816 |
| 2015 | Boys | 13 | #6,324 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7 | #9,642 |
| 2013 | Boys | 12 | #6,603 |
| 2012 | Boys | 10 | #7,559 |
| 2011 | Boys | 9 | #8,079 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2009 | Boys | 10 | #7,692 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2006 | Boys | 8 | #8,732 |
| 2005 | Boys | 10 | #7,096 |
| 2004 | Boys | 9 | #7,536 |
| 2002 | Boys | 7 | #8,456 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 2000 | Boys | 9 | #6,839 |
When Was Ludwig Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1916 · Boys
88 recorded births
National rank #620
1917 · Boys
78 recorded births
National rank #680
1915 · Boys
75 recorded births
National rank #671
1919 · Boys
67 recorded births
National rank #790
Where Ludwig Ranked Highest in 1992
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,746 | 7 |