Total births
179
Boys' name · since 1912
Ludger
179 babies named Ludger in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1926. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 179
- total births
- 1912–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
179 boys have been named Ludger since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ludger recorded 179 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1950.
- 179 total births
- 1912–1950 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
179 boys have been named Ludger since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1950.
- 179
- total births
- 1912–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Ludger was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
14 babies were named Ludger in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Ludger's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ludger splits its recorded history at 1923: 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 1932 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1926 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ludger at a glance
Last recorded 1950Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Ludger popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1950
- Peak year (1926)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Ludger by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ludger's strongest decade.
90 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Ludger births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
62 births
- 1920s
1920s
90 births
- 1930s 14
1930s
14 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 90 births (50% of all-time use).
Ludger by state
Where Ludger concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine | | 26 | 14.5% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 10 | 5.6% |
Maine share of Ludger's total US births 14.5%
Even split
26 of 179 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ludger? ▼
179 babies have been named Ludger since 1912. It was last recorded in 1950. The peak year was 1926 with 14 births.
When was Ludger most popular? ▼
Ludger was most popular in the 1920s decade with 90 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Ludger most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ludger are Maine (26 births), Massachusetts (10 births).
How long has the name Ludger been used? ▼
Ludger has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 39 years of data through 1950.
What names are similar to Ludger? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ludwig, Ludie, Ludwin, Ludovic, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ludger's data
- Ludger's decade-level peak was the 1920s (90 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maine records the most Ludgers (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maine 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 Ludger
Nearby Names Like Ludger
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ludger
Ludwig Boy
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Ludie Boy
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Ludwin Boy
#11318 196 births
Ludovic Boy
49 births
Ludovico Boy
#10745 47 births
Compare Ludger side by side: Ludger vs Ludwig Ludger vs Ludie Ludger vs Ludwin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1912–1950 (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. "Ludger: Baby Name Since 1912 - 179 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ludger. 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 Ludger 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.