Lucky
Every Lucky since 1912 — 4,226 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lucky
Lucky is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,580 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 4,226 American babies have been named Lucky — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 142 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 Lucky stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lucky year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,233 | 108 | #1,580 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,233 | 87 | #1,857 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,121 | 46 | #2,786 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,499 | 58 | #2,428 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,870 | 70 | #2,090 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,426 | 44 | #2,786 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,913 | 47 | #2,718 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,952 | 44 | #2,777 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,120 | 44 | #2,780 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,428 | 56 | #2,356 |
| 2015 | — | — | 44 | #2,749 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,907 | 54 | #2,389 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,016 | 33 | #3,314 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,942 | 37 | #3,088 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,952 | 42 | #2,834 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,910 | 59 | #2,228 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,063 | 53 | #2,431 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,317 | 57 | #2,312 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,304 | 63 | #2,154 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,104 | 70 | #1,936 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,097 | 68 | #1,879 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,381 | 65 | #1,901 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,291 | 42 | #2,496 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,055 | 55 | #2,015 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,608 | 42 | #2,369 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,525 | 47 | #2,160 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,852 | 40 | #2,076 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,716 | 25 | #2,672 |
| 1985 | — | — | 23 | #2,333 |
| 1980 | — | — | 27 | #2,032 |
| 1975 | — | — | 32 | #1,613 |
| 1970 | — | — | 19 | #2,101 |
| 1965 | — | — | 34 | #1,329 |
| 1960 | — | — | 50 | #1,107 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,361 | 35 | #1,287 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,780 | 39 | #1,154 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,874 | 48 | #935 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,767 | 24 | #1,387 |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,144 |
| 1930 | — | — | 19 | #1,736 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,261 | 15 | #2,142 |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,692 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Lucky
- Lucky Luciano Mafioso · 1897–1962
- Lucky Dube Musician · 1910–1964
- Lucky Thompson Musician · 1924–2005
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lucky in 2025?
Lucky ranked #1,580 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lucky?
4,226 babies have been named Lucky in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lucky most popular?
Lucky peaked in 2025, when 142 newborns received the name.
Is Lucky a boy or girl name?
Lucky is used for both: about 14% of babies named Lucky have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Lucky rising or falling?
Lucky is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lucky?
Well-known people named Lucky include Lucky Luciano (mafioso), Lucky Dube (musician), Lucky Thompson (musician).