Lucy
Lucy is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Light or born at dawn.
Origin and history
Lucy is derived from the Latin name Lucius, which is rooted in the word for light. Though overwhelmingly used for females in modern times, it has a long history of rare usage as a masculine given name in the United States. Today, it remains extremely rare for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
644 babies in the United States have been named Lucy since 1880. It ranks #4032 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- DC (50 %)
- NC (50 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 42 |
| 1900-1910 | 49 |
| 1910-1920 | 82 |
| 1920-1930 | 165 |
| 1930-1940 | 117 |
| 1940-1950 | 50 |
| 1950-1960 | 43 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 24 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 15 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Fun facts
- Lucy comes from the Latin 'lux', meaning light, historically given to children born at daybreak.
- Lucy was occasionally used as a masculine name or variant of Lucius in earlier centuries.