Gender: Male
Origin: German
Meaning: Famous warrior, Renowned Warrior, Famous Warrior
Pronunciation: LOOD-vig, ˈluːdvɪɡ, L AH D W IH G
Popularity Rank: #9,122
The name Ludwig is of German origin and means 'famous warrior'. It is a traditional name that has been popular throughout history.
The name Ludwig is of German origin and means Famous warrior, Renowned Warrior, Famous Warrior. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Ludwig is commonly found in Germany, France, Austria, and 67 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: LOOD-vig
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈluːdvɪɡ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L AH D W IH G
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Ludwig is recorded 5,675 times globally, ranking it as the 9,122th most common name worldwide.
Ludwig is most prevalent in Germany, with 1,688 occurrences, making it the 500th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Ludwig is found among 1 in every 217 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #500 | 1 : 217 |
| France | #1,738 | 1 : 1,139 |
| Austria | #362 | 1 : 221 |
| Belgium | #1,076 | 1 : 639 |
| Sweden | #464 | 1 : 331 |
| South Africa | #5,452 | 1 : 9,196 |
| Netherlands | #2,644 | 1 : 1,798 |
| Italy | #6,676 | 1 : 6,358 |
| United States of America | #11,069 | 1 : 10,164 |
| Colombia | #9,794 | 1 : 13,434 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ludwig from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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