Ludwig
- Pronunciation
- [Lud-wig]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Famous Fighter
- Origin
- German
Ludwig Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,684 baby boys have been named Ludwig. The name peaked in 1916 with 88 US births that year (rank #625). In 2024, ranked #8064 nationally — 7,439 places below its 1916 peak.
Top States for Ludwig
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ludwig births are: New York (400), Pennsylvania (179), Minnesota (66).
Other German-Origin Names Like Ludwig
If you like Ludwig's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Ludwig's exact length and starting letter: La Row, Labaan, Lacene, Lachie, Lacina.
Quick Facts About Ludwig
Famous People Named Ludwig
3 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Ludwig.
- Ludwig van Beethoven — Composer (1770)
- Ludwig von Mises was a famous philosopher, economist and sociologist.
- Ludwig Wittgenstein is a renowned philosopher.
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Compare Ludwig to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ludwig against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).