#342024 rank
2024peak year
230,743babies named Lucy since 1880
▲ +21%5-year trend
Lucy popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Lucy mean?
From the Latin lux, 'light', via the Roman name Lucius and Saint Lucia. It spread through medieval Europe and has been used in England since the Norman era.
OriginLatin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Lucy
Same era, same vibe — if you like Lucy, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Lucys
- Lucy Liu, actress
Spellings & variants
LucieLuciaLuci
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