Total births
154
Girls' name · since 1918
Ludean
Ludean has 154 recorded births since 1918 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1925 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 154
- total births
- 1918–1953
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Ludean is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 154 have been recorded since 1918.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ludean has been recorded 154 times among girls since 1918, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1953.
- 154 total births
- 1918–1953 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
154 girls have been named Ludean since 1918, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1953.
- 154
- total births
- 1918–1953
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Ludean was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
11 babies were named Ludean in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Ludean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ludean splits its recorded history at 1932: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1951 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1925 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ludean at a glance
Last recorded 1953Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Ludean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1953
- Peak year (1925)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Ludean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Ludean's strongest decade.
72 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Ludean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 7
1910s
7 births
- 1920s
1920s
58 births
- 1930s
1930s
72 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 72 births (47% of all-time use).
Ludean by state
Where Ludean concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 21 | 13.6% |
Utah share of Ludean's total US births 13.6%
21 of 154 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ludean? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 154 babies named Ludean. The most recent recorded year was 1953. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 11 births.
When was Ludean most popular? ▼
Ludean was most popular in the 1930s decade with 72 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Ludean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ludean are Utah (21 births).
How long has the name Ludean been used? ▼
Ludean has been recorded in Social Security data since 1918, spanning 36 years of data through 1953.
What names are similar to Ludean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ludie, Ludivina, Ludmila, Luda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ludean's data
- Ludean's decade-level peak was the 1930s (72 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Ludeans (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ludean
Nearby Names Like Ludean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ludean
Ludie Girl
2,687 births
Ludivina Girl
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Ludmila Girl
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Luda Girl
276 births
Ludell Girl
247 births
Compare Ludean side by side: Ludean vs Ludie Ludean vs Ludivina Ludean vs Ludmila
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–1953 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ludean: Baby Name Since 1918 - 154 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ludean. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ludean draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.