Total births
2,687
Unisex name · since 1880
Ludie
2,687 babies named Ludie in U.S. Social Security records since 1880, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 2,687
- total births
- 1880–1964
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Ludie is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,687 have been recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Ludie recorded 2,687 times among girls since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1964.
- 2,687 total births
- 1880–1964 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,687 girls have been named Ludie since 1880, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1964.
- 2,687
- total births
- 1880–1964
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Ludie was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
82 babies were named Ludie in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Ludie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ludie splits its recorded history at 1920: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 82 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ludie at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Ludie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1964
- Peak year (1916)
- 82
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Ludie popularity over time - boys
270 total births recorded since 1892 (Ludie as boys' name)
Ludie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Ludie's strongest decade.
585 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Ludie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 209
1880s
209 births
- 1890s
1890s
344 births
- 1900s
1900s
450 births
- 1910s
1910s
585 births
- 1920s
1920s
554 births
- 1930s
1930s
278 births
- 1940s 180
1940s
180 births
- 1950s 76
1950s
76 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 585 births (22% of all-time use).
How Ludie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ludie's total volume
Ludie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ludie by state
Where Ludie concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 272 | 10.1% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 175 | 6.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 135 | 5.0% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 123 | 4.6% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 60 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 59 | 2.2% |
| #7 | Arkansas | | 27 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 25 | 0.9% |
Alabama share of Ludie's total US births 10.1%
Even split
272 of 2,687 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ludie? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 2,687 babies named Ludie. The most recent recorded year was 1964. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 82 births.
When was Ludie most popular? ▼
Ludie was most popular in the 1910s decade with 585 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Ludie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ludie are Alabama (272 births), Georgia (175 births), Texas (135 births).
Is Ludie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ludie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,687 births, and as a boy's name it has 270 births.
How long has the name Ludie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ludie since 1880 -- 85 years through the most recent 1964 data.
What names are similar to Ludie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ludivina, Ludmila, Luda, Ludell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ludie's data
- Ludie's decade-level peak was the 1910s (585 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Ludies (272 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Ludie
Nearby Names Like Ludie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ludie
Ludivina Girl
445 births
Ludmila Girl
#9593 288 births
Luda Girl
276 births
Ludell Girl
247 births
Ludmilla Girl
242 births
Compare Ludie side by side: Ludie vs Ludivina Ludie vs Ludmila Ludie vs Luda
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, 1880–1964 (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. "Ludie: Baby Name Since 1880 - 2,687 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ludie. 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 Ludie 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.