Lucy: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Meaning light, this name sparkles with humor, intelligence, and irresistible charm.
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #55
- Peak
- #48 in 2019
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Lucy Means
Lucy is a girl name of Latin origin. Meaning light, this name sparkles with humor, intelligence, and irresistible charm.
How Popular Lucy Is
Lucy currently ranks #55 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #48 in 2019. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Lucy
- Lucille Ball made Lucy America's favorite name through I Love Lucy.
- Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by the Beatles gave it psychedelic cool.
- The famous fossil hominid was named Lucy after the Beatles song.
Names Like Lucy
Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Lucy
Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to Lucy.
Questions About Lucy
What does Lucy mean?
Lucy is a girl name of Latin origin. Meaning light, this name sparkles with humor, intelligence, and irresistible charm.
How popular is Lucy?
Lucy currently ranks #55 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #48 in 2019. It has held steady.
Where does Lucy come from?
Lucy comes from Latin roots. Lucille Ball made Lucy America's favorite name through I Love Lucy.
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