Lucy: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LOO-see · 2 syllables
Lucy means “light”, from Latin.
From Middle English Lucy, from Old French Lucie (notably after the Christian martyr Lucia of Syracuse), from Latin Lucia (feminine of Lucius, a Roman praenomen), from lux (“light”).
- Meaning
- light
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- LOO-see
- US rank (2025)
- #24
- US babies a year
- about 5,082 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Classic
How popular is Lucy?
Lucy was the #24 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,184 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
Most popular in Montana (#2), Utah (#3), Washington, DC (#4), New Hampshire (#6), Maine (#7), Minnesota (#9), Alaska (#10), Idaho (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #24 |
| England & Wales | #69 |
| Scotland | #23 |
| Northern Ireland | #9 |
| Ireland | #17 |
| France | #265 |
| Norway | #286 |
| Canada | #73 |
| Australia | #24 |
How old are people named Lucy?
Half of US adults named Lucy are older than 52; most are between 18 and 86. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Lucy
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Lucy have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Lucy
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular girl names in the US
- Classic girl names
- Vintage girl names
- Comeback girl names
- Latin girl names
- Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)
Questions about Lucy
What does the name Lucy mean?
Lucy means “light”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Lucy?
Lucy is pronounced LOO-see.
How popular is the name Lucy?
Lucy was the #24 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,184 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Lucy?
Half of US adults named Lucy are older than 52. Most are between 18 and 86.