Ludene
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly of American usage.
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Ludene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ludene today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ludene births was 1931 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ludene. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Ludene is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ludenes were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ludene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1931
10 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1956 SSA rank
#5,691
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Ludene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ludene from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 35 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ludene by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ludene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ludene
The name Ludene is a unique and intriguing one with a fascinating history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where it is believed to have been derived from the word "ludos," meaning "play" or "game." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a lighthearted or playful nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ludene can be found in ancient Greek literature, specifically in the works of the renowned playwright Aristophanes, who lived from around 446 BC to 386 BC. In one of his comedic plays, a character bears the name Ludene, though little is known about the specific context or significance of the name in that work.
Throughout history, the name Ludene has been relatively uncommon, but there have been a few notable individuals who have borne it. One such person was Ludene de Witt, a Dutch painter and artist who lived in the 17th century. Her exact dates of birth and death are uncertain, but her works, primarily depicting landscapes and still-life scenes, have been preserved in various art collections.
Another historical figure with the name Ludene was Ludene Bouchard, a French writer and poet from the early 19th century. Born in 1785 and died in 1856, Bouchard was known for her romantic poetry and her contributions to the literary circles of her time.
In the realm of music, one cannot overlook Ludene Slaughter, an American jazz singer and musician who was active in the mid-20th century. Although her exact birth and death dates are unclear, Slaughter was recognized for her soulful performances and her collaborations with notable jazz artists of the era.
Moving forward in time, one notable individual with the name Ludene was Ludene Farrior, an American educator and academic administrator. Born in 1924 and died in 2016, Farrior served as the president of Tougaloo College, a historically black college in Mississippi, and played a significant role in advancing educational opportunities for African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement.
While the name Ludene may not be as widespread as some other names, its unique origins and the remarkable individuals who have carried it throughout history make it a name rich in cultural significance and intrigue.
People
Ludene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ludene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ludene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ludene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ludene going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Ludene a common name?
We classify Ludene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 79 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ludene most popular?
The single biggest year for Ludene was 1931, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ludene is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ludene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ludene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ludene in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ludene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ludene in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ludene can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Ludene as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Ludene, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.