Ludwig
3 countries#2095 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ludwig was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,336 births recorded 1923–2022 · currently #2095 · peaked in 1996 with 150 births
Most common in: Nord, Seine-Maritime, Pas-de-Calais, Paris, Loire-Atlantique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,696 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 1916 with 88 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
20 births recorded 2009–2018 · peaked in 2012 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20 births recorded 2009–2018 · peaked in 2012 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Ludwig’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #754 | — |
| 2004 | #736 | ↑18 |
| 2005 | #748 | ↓12 |
| 2006 | #815 | ↓67 |
| 2007 | #894 | ↓79 |
| 2008 | #1122 | ↓228 |
| 2009 | #933 | ↑189 |
| 2010 | #932 | ↑1 |
| 2011 | #1274 | ↓342 |
| 2012 | #1500 | ↓226 |
| 2013 | #1740 | ↓240 |
| 2014 | #1992 | ↓252 |
| 2015 | #1526 | ↑466 |
| 2016 | #1889 | ↓363 |
| 2017 | #1715 | ↑174 |
| 2018 | #1967 | ↓252 |
| 2019 | #2261 | ↓294 |
| 2020 | #2379 | ↓118 |
| 2021 | #1816 | ↑563 |
| 2022 | #2095 | ↓279 |
Frequently asked questions about Ludwig
Is Ludwig a popular name?
Yes — Ludwig currently ranks #2095 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Ludwig more common for boys or girls?
Ludwig is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Ludwig most popular?
Ludwig peaked in 1996 in France, with 150 recorded births that year.
Is Ludwig rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Ludwig’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #652 in 1923 to #2095 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Ludwig?
At least 6,052 babies have been recorded with the name Ludwig across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Ludwig popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ludwig appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Ludwig?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Ludwig include Linken, Louden, Lukus.
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