Girl · #3,431 in 2026

Luda

Christopher Brian Bridges, known professionally as Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he first began rapping. Starting out with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed the record label Disturbing tha Peace in the late 1990s to release his debut studio album Incognegro (1999).

Current Rank
#3,431
Peak Rank
#2,428 (1917)
Total Babies
276
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1882
First Year
1935
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#2428
Peak Rank
276
Total Count
35
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Luda

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Christopher Brian Bridges, known professionally as Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he first began rapping. Starting out with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed the record label Disturbing tha Peace in the late 1990s to release his debut studio album Incognegro (1999).

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The Story of Luda

Luda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1882, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 13 Ludas were born — ranking #2,428 that year. As of 2026, Luda ranks #3,431 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 276 Ludas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Luda

Phonetically similar names — useful when Luda is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Luda

What does the name Luda mean?
Christopher Brian Bridges, known professionally as Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he first began rapping. Starting out with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed the record label Disturbing tha Peace in the late 1990s to release his debut studio album Incognegro (1999).
How popular is Luda in 2026?
In 2026, Luda ranks #3,431 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Luda most popular?
Luda reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,428 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Luda a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Luda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Luda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Luda include Arkie, Elzina, Placida. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Luda

Luda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 276 births in the dataset. Luda's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,428. Use the chart and map above to compare Luda's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.