Lucky
Lucky is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fortunate, possessing good luck, or favored by chance.
Origin and history
Lucky is an English vocabulary name derived from the word meaning fortunate or having good luck. Historically used as a nickname, it gained modest traction as an official given name in the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. It offers a cheerful, optimistic, and informal qualities for a child's name.
Popularity in the United States
3,624 babies in the United States have been named Lucky since 1880. It ranks #2127 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1515.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.3 %)
- TX (20.1 %)
- MN (10.1 %)
- WI (2.4 %)
- MI (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 37 |
| 1920-1930 | 160 |
| 1930-1940 | 114 |
| 1940-1950 | 343 |
| 1950-1960 | 355 |
| 1960-1970 | 320 |
| 1970-1980 | 243 |
| 1980-1990 | 232 |
| 1990-2000 | 385 |
| 2000-2010 | 562 |
| 2010-2019 | 460 |
| 2020-2029 | 413 |
Famous people named Lucky
- Lucky Luciano: Historical figure
- Lucky Blue Smith: Model, Musician
Fun facts
- The word originates from Middle Dutch or Low German words like 'lucke', entering English in the 15th century.
- While long popular as a nickname or pet name, it has maintained a steady presence as an official registered first name in the U.S.