Lucy
Meaning: Light; born at dawn — echoing the grandeur of ancient Rome
Origin: Latin Lucia — from lux/lucis (light), the feminine form of Lucius
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #41
Total births: 9,634
History: Lucy rose prominently in Ireland during the 1950s when emigration scattered Irish families across the globe, from Boston to Birmingham. Parents gave this name as an anchor to home, a reminder of green fields and familiar voices no matter how far one travelled. It is a name that carries homesickness and hope in equal measure, a touchstone of the Irish diaspora.
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Every number here comes directly from Ireland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #16 |
| Babies named Lucy in 2025 | 179 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 9,634 |
| Peak year | 2010 (543 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #3 |
| Years in records | 1964–2025 (62 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 7 spots |
Frequently asked about Lucy
What does the name Lucy mean?
Lucy means “Light; born at dawn — echoing the grandeur of ancient Rome” from Latin Lucia — from lux/lucis (light), the feminine form of Lucius roots.
What is the origin of the name Lucy?
Lucy has Latin Lucia — from lux/lucis (light), the feminine form of Lucius origin. The traditional meaning is “Light; born at dawn — echoing the grandeur of ancient Rome”.
How popular is Lucy in Ireland?
Lucy ranked #16 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 179 babies that year.
When was Lucy most popular?
Lucy peaked in 2010 with 543 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Lucy a boy or girl name?
Lucy is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Lucys in registered births are female.
How long has Lucy been recorded in Ireland?
Lucy appears in birth records in Ireland across 62 years — from 1964 through 2025.