Lucy
Latin girl's name meaning “light”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- light
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #40
- Born in 2023
- 4,882
- Peak year
- 2024 (#34)
Meaning & origin
Lucy comes from the Latin lux, 'light', via the name Lucia. Saint Lucy is associated with light and sight.
Is Lucy a Latin name?
Yes — Lucy is a Latin name meaning "light". Lucy comes from the Latin lux, 'light', via the name Lucia. Saint Lucy is associated with light and sight. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Lucy ranked #40 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,882 US girls were given the name Lucy.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #34 in 2024
“Unranked” means Lucy was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with L.
How to spell Lucy
Lucy is spelled L-U-C-Y — 4 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Lucia, Lucille.
Variants
Lucia, Lucille
Lucy: frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucy mean?
Lucy is a Latin name meaning "light". Lucy comes from the Latin lux, 'light', via the name Lucia. Saint Lucy is associated with light and sight.
Where does the name Lucy come from?
Lucy is of Latin origin. Lucy comes from the Latin lux, 'light', via the name Lucia. Saint Lucy is associated with light and sight.
Is Lucy a boy or a girl name?
Lucy is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Lucy?
In 2023, 4,882 US girls were given the name Lucy.
Is Lucy a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Lucy ranked #40 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Lucy?
Lucy is spelled L-U-C-Y. Related spellings include Lucia, Lucille.
What is Lucy short for?
Lucy is often used as a short form of Lucia or Lucille, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Lucy?
In 2023, 4,882 US girls were given the name Lucy. In the latest US data, Lucy ranked #40 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Lucy a Latin name?
Yes — Lucy is a Latin name meaning "light". Lucy comes from the Latin lux, 'light', via the name Lucia. Saint Lucy is associated with light and sight. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Lucy mean in Latin?
In Latin, Lucy means "light". Lucy comes from the Latin lux, 'light', via the name Lucia. Saint Lucy is associated with light and sight.
Is Lucy a Roman name?
Lucy is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "light".