Will my child share the name Ludo with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Ludo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ludo in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ludo becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ludo is at its highest recorded position — #1,153 in 2025, with 25 births. In 2020 it ranked #1,548.

Is Ludo a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ludo is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Ludo?

Notable people named Ludo include: Ludo Lefebvre, Ludo De Keulenaer and Ludo King.

Is Ludo a popular baby name in the United States?

Ludo does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1153

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Ludo is a distinctive choice, ranked #1153 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ludo in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1153

About the Name Ludo

Ludo is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 146 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1175 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.

Ludo is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ludo in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Ludo

Ludo Martens — Ludo Martens was a Belgian far-left activist who founded and served as the first leader of the Workers' Party of Belgium.
Ludo Lefebvre — Ludovic Lefebvre is a French chef and restaurateur.
Ludo De Keulenaer — Ludo De Keulenaer is a Belgian former professional racing cyclist.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.