Ludwig Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ludwig has Germanic roots, meaning 'famous warrior'. It evolved from Hludwig and contributes to various forms like Louis. It is associated with notable figures in music and philosophy, carrying a sense of strength and sophistication.
The name Ludwig is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ludwig has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ludwig' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 819th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1208th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1924th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3430th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5196th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8551st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8251st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Ludwig' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ludwig"
Pronunciation
/ˈluːd.vɪɡ/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Ludwig is derived from the Old High German name 'Hludwig', which is composed of the elements 'hlud' meaning 'famous' and 'wig' meaning 'warrior'.
Meaning
Famous warrior
Language Evolution
Hludwig, Ludwig, Louis
Historical Usage
Ludwig became popular in the Holy Roman Empire and has been used by various German kings. It gained prominence in the medieval period and has remained in use since.
Variants & Derivatives
Louis, Ludovico, Ludovik
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Ludwig is often associated with classical music due to famous composers like Ludwig van Beethoven. It carries a strong cultural heritage and is perceived as a sophisticated name.
Famous People
Ludwig van Beethoven, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ludwig"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ludwig"
"Ludwig" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 819th of 7545 | 1,087 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1208th of 6773 | 588 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1924th of 7552 | 325 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3430th of 10718 | 143 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5196th of 16616 | 135 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8551st of 24088 | 115 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8251st of 23106 | 106 |
Regional Popularity of "Ludwig" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
40.40% 572nd/1416 |
31.40% 433rd/1379 |
74.26% 1757th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
61.06% 944th/1546 |
31.88% 496th/1556 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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49.71% 1208th/2430 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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55.90% 1947th/3483 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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55.06% 2464th/4475 |
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58.75% 3711th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Ludwig" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ludwig"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ludwig" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.