Holding steady.
Popularity of Ludivina since 1946
Babies named Ludivina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 71 |
| 1960s | 91 |
| 1970s | 131 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ludivina is a rare Spanish feminine name with Germanic roots. According to Social Security data, it was first recorded in the United States in 1946. Despite never ranking in the top 1000, it reached its highest usage in 1979, when it was given to a modest number of newborn girls. The name has remained stable in usage since then, with very few occurrences per year. Its obscurity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with historical depth. The name is most closely associated with the 1970s, though it never gained widespread popularity. Ludivina carries an antique charm, possibly linked to the veneration of Saint Ludivina in some Catholic communities.
Ludivina is a Spanish feminine name, likely derived from the Germanic name Ludwin or Leudwin, composed of the elements leud ('people') or luth ('famous') and win ('friend'). The name is also associated with Saint Ludivina (also spelled Lidwina), a 14th-century Dutch mystic. Its use in Spanish-speaking countries dates back to the medieval period, though it has remained relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ludi, Vina, Lulu
Variants: Lidvina, Ludwina
Sibling names for Ludivina
Names that share Ludivina's style, for a brother or sister.
