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
Meaning & origin
Lucy comes from the Latin lux, 'light', via the name Lucia. Saint Lucy is associated with light and sight.
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.
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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.