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Lucy

/ LOO-see /
Girl Latin 2 syllables
Meaning
Lucy means Light (Latin).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
LOO-see
Popularity
#25 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Lucy in the US, 1880–2025
18801900192019401960198020002020

Lucy first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 6,176 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 6,176.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Lucy popular?

Near its peak Lucy is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Lucy, by decade
2020s 29,759
2010s 42,024
2000s 19,399
1990s 6,090
1980s 4,727
1970s 3,700
1960s 8,671
1950s 13,644
1940s 13,128
1930s 16,413
1920s 27,434
1910s 23,117
1900s 11,020
1890s 10,323
1880s 7,520

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Lucy mean?

From the Latin lux, “light.” Saint Lucy is associated with light and sight.

Nicknames for Lucy

  • Lu
  • Luce

Variants & spellings

  • Lucie
  • Lucia

Names like Lucy

Latin names with a similar feel and popularity.

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Lucía
loo-SEE-ah
light · spanish
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Clara
KLAIR-uh
Bright, clear · Latin
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Luna
LOO-nah
Moon · latin
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Grace
GRAYSS
grace · latin

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Names that pair well with Lucy

Popular Latin names for a sibling or a middle name.

Boy
Mark
MARK
Of Mars · Latin
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Amanda
uh-MAN-duh
Worthy of love · latin
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Emily
EM-uh-lee
Rival; eager · Latin
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Olivia
oh-LIV-ee-uh
Olive tree · Latin
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Ava
AY-vuh
Of debated origin; often “life” or “bird” · Latin
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Oliver
OL-iv-er
Olive tree · Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lucy mean?

Lucy means Light. From the Latin lux, “light.” Saint Lucy is associated with light and sight.

What is the origin of the name Lucy?

Lucy is of Latin origin.

How do you pronounce Lucy?

Lucy is pronounced “LOO-see.”

Is Lucy a boy or a girl name?

Lucy is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Lucy a popular name right now?

Lucy is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Lucy?

In 2025, Lucy ranked #25 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Lucy most popular?

Lucy was most popular in 2025, when about 6,176 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What are common nicknames for Lucy?

Common nicknames for Lucy include Lu, Luce.

What names are similar to Lucy?

Names similar to Lucy include Lucia, Clara, Luna, Grace.

What names go well with Lucy?

Latin names that pair well with Lucy include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.