Ludmila
Meaningloved by the people · Slavic
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,877 in 1904
6 babies were named Ludmila in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,958 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1904–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ludmila you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ludmila, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ludmila would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLudmila first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1904, when it ranked #1,877. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLudmila has slipped 2,958 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Slavic, Ludmila means “loved by the people”. Our records link it to Russian and Slavic roots.
About the name Ludmila
Ludmila is a girl name of Russian and Slavic origin meaning “loved by the people”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ila”. US birth records list Ludmila for girls from 1904 to 2025, in 37 of those 122 years. Its best year was 1904, when it ranked #1,877 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Russian namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 3.0 | 329,670 girls |
| 1910s | 5.7 | 174,216 girls |
| 1920s | 2.7 | 374,532 girls |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 girls |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 girls |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 294,118 girls |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 273,973 girls |
| 2020s | 5.1 | 194,175 girls |
Other spellings of Ludmila
More Russian girl names
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Mila · gracious, dear
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Natalia · Christmas Day
- Girl name: Vera · faith
- Unisex name: Alexis · defender
- Girl name: Ivanna · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Sasha · defender of men
Questions about the name Ludmila
What does the name Ludmila mean?
Ludmila means “loved by the people” in Slavic.
What is the origin of the name Ludmila?
Ludmila has Russian, Slavic roots in our records. Other Russian names include Valentina, Mila, Maya.
Is Ludmila a boy or girl name?
Ludmila is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ludmila?
Ludmila ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1904 (#1,877).