Holding steady.
Popularity of Ludmilla since 1907
Babies named Ludmilla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ludmilla's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 103 |
| 1920s | 95 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ludmilla is a Slavic classic with deep cultural roots, though it has seen little use in the U.S. since its modest peak in 1912. Its trajectory has been stable and low, never registering in the top 1000 names in recent decades. The name carries a serene, historical resonance, popular in Eastern Europe and among families honoring Slavic heritage. With no recent rank to speak of, Ludmilla remains a rare but distinguished choice.
Ludmilla is a Slavic name derived from the elements 'ljud' meaning 'people' and 'mil' meaning 'dear' or 'gracious.' It has been used across Russia, Czechia, and other Slavic countries, notably popularized by Saint Ludmila, a 9th-century Bohemian martyr and grandmother of Saint Wenceslaus. The name entered English usage in the 19th century through literary and cultural exchanges.
“Ludmilla” around the world
Where Ludmilla lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Luda, Milla, Mila
Sibling names for Ludmilla
Names that share Ludmilla's style, for a brother or sister.
