Lucy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lucy means 'light' or 'illumination'.
Meaning of the Name Lucy
Lucy is a name of Latin origin meaning 'light' or 'illumination'. It is derived from the Latin word 'lux'. Lucy has been a popular name throughout history, with various variations and forms in different languages. The name gained popularity in the Christian world due to Saint Lucy, a martyr who is venerated for her purity and faith. Lucy has a timeless and classic charm.
Popularity of the Name Lucy
The popularity for the name Lucy peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 4,602 births, which ranked number 143 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Lucy had the most female births in 2016 with 4,602, which ranked number 55 out of 18,860 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1924 with 22, which ranked number 1,675 out of 4,970 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lucy has increased sharply over the last ten years from 3,817 births to 4,416 births, an increase of 15.69%. Among females, Lucy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 3,817 births to 4,411 births, an increase of 15.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lucy
- 20 Year Trend of Lucy: 264.66%
- 10 Year Trend of Lucy: 15.69%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lucy: 15.56%
Popularity of Lucy by State
Among females, Lucy was most popular in Midwestern states with 1,186 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 345 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lucy. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 26 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 63 | 54 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 63 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 63 | 86 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 345 | 84 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 113 | 25 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 70 | 27 |
| DE | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 47 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 171 | 91 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 120 | 65 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 39 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 61 | 29 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 29 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 174 | 40 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 110 | 34 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 68 | 18 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 75 | 39 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 61 | 50 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 150 | 18 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 72 | 50 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 79 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 149 | 38 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 122 | 17 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 107 | 31 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 41 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 28 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 138 | 58 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 22 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 27 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 33 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 97 | 70 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 125 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 65 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 212 | 58 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 209 | 31 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 73 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 61 | 32 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 194 | 35 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 40 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 61 | 58 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 31 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 122 | 36 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 296 | 94 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 140 | 7 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 122 | 48 |
| VT | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 30 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 128 | 36 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 110 | 18 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 90 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lucy
- Total Births of Lucy: 4481 (1.47%)
- Female Births of Lucy: 4475 (1.46%)
Given the upward trend of Lucy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.47% increase in total births, for a total of 4,481 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lucy have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 4,475 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.46%.