Lyudmila
A girl's name of Slavic origin with 27 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Lyudmila is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 27 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Lyudmila ranks #16687 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Lyudmila is a girl's baby name of Slavic origin meaning 'dear to the people' or 'people's grace,' from the Slavic lyud (people) and mila (grace, dear). It is a traditional name in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and across the Slavic world.
Lyudmila Pavlichenko was the most successful female sniper in history, credited with 309 confirmed kills during World War II, earning the nickname "Lady Death" and becoming a Soviet hero. The name also appears in Pushkin's romantic poem Ruslan and Lyudmila. This name carries extraordinary historical weight.
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Lyudmila is cataloged under the Slavic naming tradition. Names from the Slavic tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Lyudmila has been recorded as a girl's name since 1995, with 27 total births. Browse the Slavic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lyudmila has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | #16713 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 6 | #14938 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | #18111 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 6 | #12703 | — |
The Story of Lyudmila
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1995, Lyudmila is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Lyudmila are most likely born between 1995 and 2005.
How rare is Lyudmila?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Lyudmila — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2020s with 10 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #16687 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16739 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14938 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18111 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12703 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024