How Many People Are Named Ludmila?

Complete statistics for the name Ludmila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ludmila
Very Rare
Slavic

Ludmila means 'protector of mankind' and is very rare in the US, with only 183 people bearing this name, making up just 1 in 1,798,758 Americans. A big chunk of Ludmilas are under 30, giving it a surprisingly modern twist despite its peak popularity back in 1916.

~183
Living in US
1 in 1,798,758
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protector of mankind
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Caring Strong Compassionate
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

208,548
Worldwide Bearers
#5,005
Global Rank
🇨🇿 Czechia
76,246
🇧🇷 Brazil
24,086
🇲🇩 Moldova
22,292
🇱🇻 Latvia
20,260
🇦🇴 Angola
19,299
🇩🇪 Germany
6,496
🇮🇱 Israel
6,153
🇺🇸 United States
4,627
🇵🇱 Poland
4,288
🇷🇺 Russia
3,914

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
183 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
171
Would be under 30 (61%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
111
Would be over 60 (39%)

All 282 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
40
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ludmila Through the Generations

Ludmila's journey through the generations shows a slow but steady rise, with its peak year being 1916 when 14 babies were given this name. Today, there are 183 people named Ludmila living in the United States, with most of them being over 60 years old. Interestingly, 61% of Ludmilas are under 30, indicating a resurgence of interest in this classic name among younger parents.

⭐ Famous People Named Ludmila

Ludmila or Ludmilla is a female given name of Slavic origin. It consists of two elements: lud ("people") and mila. Because the initial L is mostly soft (palatalized), it is sometimes also transcribed Lyudmila, Lyudmyla or Ljudmila, and is written as Ľudmila or Ľudmyla in Slovak.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Ludmila

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ludmila's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Ludmila

How Many People Have the Name Ludmila?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 183 people in the United States currently share the name Ludmila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,798,758 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ludmila a Common or Rare Name?

Ludmila is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ludmila Mean?

Ludmila means "protector of mankind" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ludmila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ludmila Most Popular?

The name Ludmila reached peak popularity in 1916, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ludmila?

Approximately 183 people named Ludmila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 282. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,798,758 Americans.

Is Ludmila a rare name?

Ludmila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,798,758 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ludmila mean?

Ludmila means "protector of mankind" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Ludmila more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ludmila are male and 100% are female.

When was Ludmila most popular?

Ludmila peaked in 1916 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US183
All-Time Births282
1 in X1 in 1,798,758
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age48
Peak Year1916
World Rank#5,005
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.