Total births
16
Boys' name · since 1917
Ludvig
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Ludvig, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1917–1923
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Ludvig is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 16 have been recorded since 1917.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ludvig has been recorded 16 times among boys since 1917, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1923.
- 16 total births
- 1917–1923 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 boys have been named Ludvig since 1917, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1923.
- 16
- total births
- 1917–1923
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Ludvig was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
6 babies were named Ludvig in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Ludvig's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ludvig splits its recorded history at 1918: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1917 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ludvig at a glance
Last recorded 1923Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Ludvig popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1923
- Peak year (1923)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Ludvig by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Ludvig's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Ludvig births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 10 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ludvig? ▼
Ludvig has been given to 16 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1923. 6 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Ludvig most popular? ▼
Ludvig was most popular in the 1910s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Ludvig been used? ▼
Ludvig has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 7 years of data through 1923.
What names are similar to Ludvig? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ludwig, Ludie, Ludwin, Ludger, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ludvig's data
- Ludvig's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1920s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Ludvig
Nearby Names Like Ludvig
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ludvig
Ludwig Boy
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Ludie Boy
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Ludwin Boy
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Ludger Boy
179 births
Ludovic Boy
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Compare Ludvig side by side: Ludvig vs Ludwig Ludvig vs Ludie Ludvig vs Ludwin
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1917–1923 (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. "Ludvig: Baby Name Since 1917 - 16 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ludvig. 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 Ludvig 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 July 2026.