Lucky Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
87% Masculine / 13% Feminine
Meaning:
Fortunate or having good luck
Meaning of the Name Lucky
Lucky is a unisex name that is derived from the English word 'lucky', meaning fortunate or having good luck. It is often given to children with the hope that they will have a life filled with good luck and success. The name also has a positive and cheerful connotation, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a name that exudes happiness and positivity.
Popularity of the Name Lucky
The popularity for the name Lucky peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 70 births, which ranked number 4,495 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Lucky had the most female births in 1991 with 17, which ranked number 5,399 out of 15,466 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2006 with 70, which ranked number 1,917 out of 14,041 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lucky has increased sharply over the last ten years from 47 births to 73 births, an increase of 55.32%. Among males, Lucky has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 37 births to 58 births, an increase of 56.76%. Among females, Lucky has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 15 births, an increase of 50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lucky
- 20 Year Trend of Lucky: 17.74%
- 10 Year Trend of Lucky: 55.32%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lucky: 56.76%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lucky: 50.00%
Popularity of Lucky by State
For males, Lucky was most popular in Western states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lucky. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | 1864 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 5 | 994 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lucky
- Total Births of Lucky: 76 (4.50%)
- Male Births of Lucky: 61 (4.60%)
- Female Births of Lucky: 16 (4.14%)
Given the upward trend of Lucky over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.50% increase in total births, for a total of 76 births in 2024. Male births for Lucky have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 61 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.60%. For Females, births for Lucky have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 16 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.14%.