boy's name

Ludvig

LOOD-vig

  • Gender Boy
  • Syllables 2
  • Letters 6
  • Births on record 46

Ludvig is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1923 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

  • Peaked in France in 1980, when 5 babies were given the name.
  • It has largely dropped out of use in France.
  • First appears in birth records in 1980.
  • 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.

Ludvig Over Time

Births per decade in France, 1980s to 1990s.

20
'80 '90
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Births named Ludvig by decade in France
Decade Births
1980s 20
1990s 10

How Popular Is Ludvig?

In 1996, Ludvig was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

Where Ludvig Is Used

France #3,314 5 in 1996
United States #4,047 6 in 1923

The bar shows how near the top of each country's list the name sits, on a scale where #1 fills the row and #1,000 is a sliver. The figures beside it are the real rank and the babies recorded that year.

French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.

Names That Peaked Alongside Ludvig

These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.

Parents Who Like Ludvig Also Like

Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ludvig over the last century — the same taste, a different name.

How to Say Ludvig

  • Pronunciation LOOD-vig

Sibling Names for Ludvig

Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ludvig — the two things that make a sibling set grate.

Common Questions About Ludvig

How popular is the name Ludvig?

In 1996, Ludvig was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

Is Ludvig a girl's or a boy's name?

Ludvig is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.

How many syllables are in Ludvig?

Ludvig has 2 syllables.

When was Ludvig most popular?

Ludvig peaked in 1980, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.