Ludwig
Pronunciation: [ l-UHDW-ihg ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ludwig first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 746 babies have been named Ludwig in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ludwig is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,568 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,568
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Ludwig
Ludwig is a boy name .
Ludwig is currently ranked #8,568 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ludwig include Lud, Ludw, Ludwy, Ludwie, Luy, Luie, and Ludkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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