Lucy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Light; Illuminated
Background: The name Lucy originates from the Latin word 'lux,' meaning 'light.' This term is connected to the English form of the name, which was popularized during the Middle Ages, particularly through its use in various forms of literature. The name embodies the connotation of illumination.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#173
Total births
231,379
Most popular decade
2020s
(70,665 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+27 ranks)
Years in Top 100
60
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1881
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #866
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 22
- Peak rank
- #1,675
- Most recent year
- 2022
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,323
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 590
- First year rank
- #44
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 5,396
- Peak rank
- #34
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5,396
- Recent rank
- #34
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).