Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Ludwig
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1916
Peak births
88
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Ludwig
How many people are named Ludwig?
An estimated 742 living Americans are named Ludwig.
How rare is Ludwig?
Ludwig is very rare among babies today, with 12 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 86.4% from its 1916 peak.
How old is the typical Ludwig?
The median age of a living American named Ludwig is approximately 47 years, with most bearers falling between 22 and 68 years old.
Is Ludwig still popular?
Yes — Ludwig is currently rising in popularity, with 12 births in 2025.
Where is Ludwig most common?
Ludwig has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 3.6× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19162025
Peak year
1916
Decline from peak
86.4%
2025
12
All-time
2,696