Ludwik
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About Ludwik
Ludwik is the Polish form of Ludwig, a masculine name with Germanic origins meaning "famous warrior" or "renowned fighter." The elements "hlud" (famous) and "wig" (battle) combine to create this powerful historical name. Ludwik has been carried by notable Polish figures including Ludwik Zamenhof, the creator of Esperanto. While common in Poland and other Slavic countries historically, it's less frequently used for newborns today. The name carries an air of intellectual dignity and old-world charm that connects to Eastern European heritage. Outside Poland, Ludwik presents an uncommon alternative to the more familiar Louis or Ludwig, offering distinctive character while maintaining recognizable roots.
Pronounced LOOD-vik.
As of October 2026, Ludwik ranked #3693 in US births in 1920 SSA, peaked at #3555 in 1914.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Ludwik on lists
Famous Ludwiks
- Ludwik Dorn
Polish politician
- Ludwik Jerzy Kern
Polish poet, satirist, journalist and songwriter
- Ludwik Antoni Maciąg
Polish painter
- Ludwik Adam Mierosławski
Polish general, writer, poet, political and national activist and military historian
- Ludwik Michał Pac
member of Polish Provisional Government during the November uprising
- Ludwik Antoni Rydygier
Polish doctor, surgeon
- Ludwik Agapit Sempoliński (Bohdan Kierski)
Polish actor
- Ludwik Leszek Sobolewski
vicepresident and chairman of The Supervisory Board of the National Depository for Securities, president of the stock Exchange in Warsaw
- Ludwik Napoleon Solski (Sosnowski)
Polish actor
- Ludwik Tadeusz Waryński
activist and ideologist of the Polish socialist movement
- Ludwik Łazarz Zamenhof
Polish doctor, creator of the international language Esperanto.