Lucy
From Middle English Lucy, from Old French Lucie (notably after the Christian martyr Lucia of Syracuse), from Latin Lucia (feminine of Lucius, a Roman praenomen), from…
Every Lucy since 1880 — 237,613 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lucy
Lucy is a top-50 name for girls in the United States, ranked #25 in 2025 with 6,176 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 237,613 American babies have been named Lucy. Its peak came in 2025, when 6,184 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 Lucy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lucy 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 | 6,176 | #25 | 8 | #9,392 |
| 2024 | 5,425 | #34 | — | — |
| 2023 | 4,884 | #40 | — | — |
| 2022 | 4,448 | #48 | 5 | #13,569 |
| 2021 | 4,457 | #48 | — | — |
| 2020 | 4,369 | #50 | 9 | #8,477 |
| 2019 | 4,477 | #48 | — | — |
| 2018 | 4,378 | #51 | — | — |
| 2017 | 4,604 | #52 | — | — |
| 2016 | 4,604 | #55 | — | — |
| 2015 | 4,558 | #55 | 5 | #13,279 |
| 2014 | 4,299 | #61 | 6 | #11,594 |
| 2013 | 3,948 | #66 | — | — |
| 2012 | 3,818 | #66 | — | — |
| 2011 | 3,704 | #73 | — | — |
| 2010 | 3,634 | #75 | — | — |
| 2009 | 3,180 | #101 | 6 | #11,902 |
| 2008 | 3,075 | #112 | — | — |
| 2007 | 2,570 | #135 | — | — |
| 2006 | 2,259 | #153 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,965 | #172 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,643 | #203 | 9 | #7,939 |
| 2003 | 1,475 | #220 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,211 | #260 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,041 | #306 | — | — |
| 2000 | 980 | #324 | — | — |
| 1995 | 576 | #445 | — | — |
| 1990 | 551 | #449 | 7 | #6,886 |
| 1985 | 487 | #450 | 5 | #7,163 |
| 1980 | 439 | #480 | — | — |
| 1975 | 326 | #530 | — | — |
| 1970 | 504 | #438 | — | — |
| 1965 | 870 | #307 | — | — |
| 1960 | 1,130 | #267 | — | — |
| 1955 | 1,404 | #215 | — | — |
| 1950 | 1,289 | #207 | — | — |
| 1945 | 1,146 | #178 | 9 | #2,510 |
| 1940 | 1,382 | #154 | 10 | #2,425 |
| 1935 | 1,510 | #141 | 11 | #2,345 |
| 1930 | 2,121 | #119 | 15 | #2,027 |
| 1925 | 2,766 | #102 | 15 | #2,143 |
| 1920 | 3,018 | #94 | 16 | #2,102 |
| 1915 | 2,814 | #79 | 10 | #2,554 |
| 1910 | 1,283 | #75 | 6 | #1,520 |
| 1905 | 1,132 | #66 | — | — |
| 1900 | 1,246 | #61 | 5 | #1,423 |
| 1895 | 1,016 | #61 | 7 | #943 |
| 1890 | 973 | #53 | — | — |
| 1885 | 711 | #52 | — | — |
| 1880 | 590 | #44 | — | — |
Famous people named Lucy
- Lucy Maud Montgomery Writer · 1874–1942
- Lucy Liu Actor · b. 1968
- Lucy Lawless Actor · b. 1968
- Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon Fashion designer · 1863–1935
- Lucy Parsons Social activist · 1853–1942
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucy mean?
From Middle English Lucy, from Old French Lucie (notably after the Christian martyr Lucia of Syracuse), from Latin Lucia (feminine of Lucius, a Roman praenomen), from lux (“light”).
How popular is the name Lucy in 2025?
Lucy ranked #25 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6,176 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lucy?
237,613 babies have been named Lucy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lucy most popular?
Lucy peaked in 2025, when 6,184 newborns received the name.
Is Lucy a boy or girl name?
Lucy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lucy rising or falling?
Lucy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lucy?
Well-known people named Lucy include Lucy Maud Montgomery (writer), Lucy Liu (actor), Lucy Lawless (actor).