UK boy's name
Ludovic
A masculine name of French origin meaning "renowned warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ludovic is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ludovic popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3112, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 13 births.
This profile covers 192 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 46% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 191 living people in the UK are called Ludovic. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ludovic ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 13 boys were registered as Ludovic.
- • About 191 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ludovic as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3112
2023
Births in 2023
6
Latest year
Peak year
2014
13 births
Estimated living
191
2026
Meaning
What does Ludovic mean?
The name Ludovic has its origins in the Germanic languages, deriving from the Old Germanic elements "hlud" meaning "loud" or "famous" and "wig" meaning "battle" or "warrior." It is closely related to the name Ludwig, which shares the same linguistic roots. The name first gained prominence during the Middle Ages in parts of Europe where Germanic influence was strong, particularly in regions like France and Germany.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ludovic can be found in the 9th century, when it was mentioned in the Carmina Burana, a medieval collection of poems and dramatic texts. This suggests that the name was already in use during the Early Middle Ages, albeit likely among the nobility or upper classes.
In the 11th century, Ludovic was the name of a French nobleman and crusader, Ludovic de Beaumont, who participated in the First Crusade alongside Godfrey of Bouillon. His involvement in this significant historical event helped solidify the name's place in medieval European culture.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained further popularity, especially in France. One notable figure bearing the name was Ludovic Sforza (1452-1508), the Duke of Milan, who was a prominent patron of the arts and a influential political figure in Renaissance Italy.
Another significant figure in history with this name was Ludovic XIV (1638-1715), also known as the Sun King, who was the King of France from 1643 until his death. His reign was marked by the centralization of power, the expansion of French territories, and the promotion of the arts and culture.
In the 19th century, Ludovic Halévy (1834-1908), a French author and playwright, gained recognition for his works, including the libretto for the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet. His contributions to French literature and theater helped keep the name Ludovic in the cultural consciousness.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the name Ludovic, showcasing its longevity and cultural significance across different eras and regions of Europe.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ludovic over time
The chart below shows babies named Ludovic registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ludovic, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ludovic by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ludovic was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2959 | 27 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2857 | 70 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2235 | 73 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2055 | 22 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Ludovic
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Ludovic: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ludovic in the UK right now?
In 2023, Ludovic was ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Ludovic most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 13 babies registered as Ludovic in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ludovic?
A masculine name of French origin meaning "renowned warrior".
How many people are called Ludovic in the UK?
A total of 192 babies have been registered as Ludovic across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.