Lucifer Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Lucifer means 'light-bringer' or 'morning star'.
Meaning of the Name Lucifer
Lucifer is derived from the Latin word 'lucem ferre', which means 'light-bringer' or 'morning star'. In Christian theology, Lucifer is often associated with the fallen angel, Satan, due to a misinterpretation of certain biblical passages. However, in ancient Roman mythology, Lucifer was used to refer to the planet Venus, which appears as the morning star. The name has a complex and controversial history, and is often used symbolically to represent rebellion and the pursuit of knowledge.
Popularity of the Name Lucifer
The popularity for the name Lucifer peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 70 births, which ranked number 4,574 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Lucifer had the most male births in 2021 with 70, which ranked number 2,075 out of 14,057 male names. The number of births for the name Lucifer has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 58 births, an increase of 1060.00%. Among males, Lucifer has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 58 births, an increase of 1060.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lucifer
- 20 Year Trend of Lucifer: 866.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Lucifer: 1060.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lucifer: 1060.00%
Popularity of Lucifer by State
For males, Lucifer was most popular in Southwestern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 11 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lucifer. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 11 | 1560 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lucifer
- Total Births of Lucifer: 74 (27.77%)
- Male Births of Lucifer: 74 (27.77%)
Given the upward trend of Lucifer over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 27.77% increase in total births, for a total of 74 births in 2024. Male births for Lucifer have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 74 male births in 2024, an increase of 27.77%.