Lucifer
Every Lucifer since 2002 — 488 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lucifer
Lucifer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,632 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 488 American babies have been named Lucifer. Its peak came in 2021, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lucifer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lucifer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,632 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2,731 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,870 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,368 |
| 2021 | 70 | #2,089 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,385 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2,717 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,066 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,292 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,571 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,211 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,354 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,515 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,451 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,287 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,645 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,736 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,616 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,227 |
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| 2003 | 5 | #12,037 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,164 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lucifer in 2025?
Lucifer ranked #4,632 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lucifer?
488 babies have been named Lucifer in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lucifer most popular?
Lucifer peaked in 2021, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Lucifer a boy or girl name?
Lucifer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lucifer rising or falling?
Lucifer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.