Ludlow
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,697 in 1928
0 babies were named Ludlow in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1920–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryLudlow first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1928, when it reached #3,697.
About the name Ludlow
Ludlow is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-low”. US birth records list Ludlow for boys from 1920 to 1929, in 4 of those 10 years. Its best year was 1928, when it ranked #3,697 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1929, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.9 | 518,135 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ludlow
What is the origin of the name Ludlow?
Ludlow has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ludlow a boy or girl name?
Ludlow is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ludlow?
Ludlow is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1929. It peaked at #3,697 in 1928.