Ludie
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ludie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 16 babies have been named Ludie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ludie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,458 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,458
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Ludie is also used as a girl name, ranked #39064.
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About the Name Ludie
Ludie is a boy name .
Is Ludie a boy or girl name? Ludie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,458 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,064. Ludie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ludie is currently ranked #30,458 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ludie include Lud, Luy, Luie, and Ludkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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