Lucy
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Light; born at dawn
Origin: Latin Lucia — from lux/lucis (light), the feminine form of Lucius
Popularity: Ranked #25 in 2025 with 6,176 babies born.
History: Lucy is the English form of Lucia — the name of St. Lucy of Syracuse, a 4th-century martyr whose feast day falls on December 13th, the darkest time of year, making her the patron of light in darkness. Lucy Ricardo of I Love Lucy made the name synonymous with warmth, humor, and irrepressible spirit for generations of Americans. The name has been in the U.S. top 50 for most of the past century and re-entered the top 10 in recent years. It is endlessly lovable — bright, simple, and completely timeless.
Famous people named Lucy: Lucy Liu (actress), Lucille Ball — Lucy (comedian), Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds (Beatles)
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Lucy? About 1 in 538 babies born in 2025 were named Lucy, or roughly 16.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lucy
What does the name Lucy mean?
Lucy means “Light; born at dawn” 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”.
How popular is Lucy?
Lucy ranked #24 in 2025 — given to 6,176 babies that year.
When was Lucy most popular?
Lucy peaked in 2025 with 6,176 babies registered that year.
Is Lucy a boy or girl name?
Lucy is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Lucys in registered births are female.
Is the name Lucy rising or falling in popularity?
Lucy has risen 26 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #50 in 2020 to #24 in 2025.
How long has Lucy been recorded?
Lucy appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.