Lux
Every Lux since 2001 — 3,181 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lux
Lux is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,918 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 3,181 American babies have been named Lux — about 52% girls and 48% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 334 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 Lux stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lux 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 | 58 | #2,918 | 177 | #1,168 |
| 2024 | 60 | #2,810 | 164 | #1,227 |
| 2023 | 88 | #2,166 | 181 | #1,154 |
| 2022 | 104 | #1,925 | 230 | #981 |
| 2021 | 108 | #1,854 | 191 | #1,099 |
| 2020 | 121 | #1,693 | 141 | #1,292 |
| 2019 | 100 | #1,957 | 110 | #1,539 |
| 2018 | 96 | #2,037 | 85 | #1,801 |
| 2017 | 92 | #2,105 | 30 | #3,636 |
| 2016 | 100 | #1,991 | 33 | #3,408 |
| 2015 | 100 | #1,991 | 32 | #3,482 |
| 2014 | 125 | #1,689 | 27 | #3,856 |
| 2013 | 107 | #1,885 | 26 | #3,921 |
| 2012 | 94 | #2,055 | 21 | #4,620 |
| 2011 | 77 | #2,406 | 18 | #5,111 |
| 2010 | 84 | #2,283 | 25 | #4,063 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,820 | 14 | #6,304 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,263 | 5 | #13,805 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,988 | 8 | #9,418 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,527 | 5 | #13,251 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,434 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,295 | — | — |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,830 | — | — |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,915 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,639 | 5 | #11,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lux in 2025?
Lux ranked #2,918 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lux?
3,181 babies have been named Lux in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lux most popular?
Lux peaked in 2022, when 334 newborns received the name.
Is Lux a boy or girl name?
Lux is used for both: about 52% of babies named Lux have been girls and 48% boys.
Is the name Lux rising or falling?
Lux is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.