Holding steady.
Popularity of Ludell since 1909
Babies named Ludell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ludell's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 74 |
| 1920s | 99 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ludell is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1909. Its peak popularity occurred in 1912, during the 1910s decade, after which its usage declined and remained stable at very low numbers. The name never ranked in the top 1000 and has a one-in-N incidence that is too small to calculate. It was not concentrated in any particular state, appearing sparsely across the country. Ludell's origins are uncertain, but it fits a pattern of early 20th-century coinages that combined familiar sounds with fashionable suffixes like -ell and -dell. For parents seeking an uncommon vintage name, Ludell offers a unique option with a soft, melodic sound.
Ludell is a rare feminine name that first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century. It may be a diminutive or elaborated form of Lou or Lulu combined with the popular suffix -dell, or a feminine variant of Ludovic, which derives from the Germanic name Hludwig meaning 'famous warrior'. The name saw minor usage in the 1910s, peaking in 1912, but has since fallen out of common use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lulu, Dell, Ludy
Variants: Lou Dell, Ludelle
Sibling names for Ludell
Names that share Ludell's style, for a brother or sister.
