UK boy's name
Ludwik
Of Germanic origin, meaning "Renowned warrior" or "Famous in battle".
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.
Ludwik is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ludwik popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 9 births.
This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2012 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 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Ludwik. 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
- • Ludwik ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 9 boys were registered as Ludwik.
- • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ludwik as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2018
9 births
Estimated living
42
2026
Meaning
What does Ludwik mean?
The name Ludwik is derived from the Germanic elements "hlud" meaning "famous" and "wig" meaning "battle" or "warrior". It is a Slavic form of the name Ludwig, which has its roots in the Old High German language. The name can be traced back to the 9th century in various regions of Europe, particularly in modern-day Germany, Poland, and areas of Central and Eastern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ludwik can be found in the chronicles of the Benedictine monk Widukind of Corvey, who documented the life of the Saxon ruler Ludwik the German in the 9th century. Ludwik the German, also known as Louis the German or Ludwig der Deutsche, was the eldest son of the Frankish emperor Louis the Pious and ruled as the King of East Francia from 843 until his death in 876.
In the 12th century, the name appeared in the writings of the Polish chronicler Gallus Anonymus, who mentioned a Polish ruler named Ludwik I the Pious, also known as Ludwik I Pobożny. He ruled as the Duke of Poland from 1163 to 1182 and played a significant role in the consolidation of the Polish state during the early Piast dynasty.
Another noteworthy figure bearing the name Ludwik was Ludwik Węgierski, also known as Louis the Hungarian or Ludwig von Ungarn. He was the King of Hungary and Croatia from 1342 to 1382 and is remembered for his efforts to strengthen the Hungarian monarchy and expand its influence in the region.
In the 16th century, the name Ludwik gained prominence with the birth of Ludwik Ariosto, an Italian poet and playwright best known for his epic poem "Orlando Furioso". He lived from 1474 to 1533 and is considered one of the most influential figures of the Italian Renaissance.
The 18th century saw the rise of Ludwik XIV, also known as Louis XIV or the Sun King, who ruled as the King of France from 1643 to 1715. His reign is often regarded as the epitome of the French monarchy's absolute power and the height of the Baroque era in France.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the name Ludwik, which has a rich heritage rooted in the Germanic and Slavic languages and has been carried by rulers, poets, and influential figures across various regions of Europe.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ludwik over time
The chart below shows babies named Ludwik registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 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 Ludwik, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ludwik by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ludwik 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 | #4358 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3693 | 35 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Ludwik
- 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
Ludwik: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ludwik in the UK right now?
In 2023, Ludwik was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ludwik most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 9 babies registered as Ludwik in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ludwik?
Of Germanic origin, meaning "Renowned warrior" or "Famous in battle".
How many people are called Ludwik in the UK?
A total of 42 babies have been registered as Ludwik across the 9 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.