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“noble strength”
Mostly girls · English variation of Lucia, Latin
Lucy
“light”
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The story behind the name
Meet Lucy.
Lucy is the English form of Lucia and belongs to a Latin name family connected with lux, meaning light. Saint Lucia and a long list of literary characters give the name associations beyond its simple meaning.
Its two-syllable sound and short spelling make it a complete name that does not need a nickname. Families considering Lucy can also compare Lucia if they prefer a longer form or a different pronunciation.
A little perspective
How popular is Lucy?
Girls · 2025#256,176 recorded births
Boys · 2025#9,3928 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 9,392 | 8 |
| 2025 | Girls | 25 | 6,176 |
| 2024 | Girls | 34 | 5,425 |
| 2023 | Girls | 40 | 4,884 |
| 2022 | Boys | 13,569 | 5 |
| 2022 | Girls | 48 | 4,448 |
| 2021 | Girls | 48 | 4,457 |
| 2020 | Boys | 8,477 | 9 |
| 2020 | Girls | 50 | 4,369 |
| 2019 | Girls | 48 | 4,477 |
| 2018 | Girls | 51 | 4,378 |
| 2017 | Girls | 52 | 4,604 |
| 2016 | Girls | 55 | 4,604 |
| 2015 | Boys | 13,279 | 5 |
| 2015 | Girls | 55 | 4,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 11,594 | 6 |
| 2014 | Girls | 61 | 4,299 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
Lu
Variations & related forms
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