Lux
Lux is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Light.
Origin and history
Lux is a gender-neutral name derived directly from the Latin word for light. Historically used as a vocabulary word or rare given name, it has seen a modern surge in usage in the United States as a sleek, contemporary choice. Recent SSA data highlights a significant portion of its total historical usage occurring within the last few years.
Popularity in the United States
1,528 babies in the United States have been named Lux since 1880. It ranks #3214 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1038.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.6 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 37 |
| 2010-2019 | 407 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,084 |
Fun facts
- Lux is the exact Latin word for light, serving as the root for English words like luminous and illuminate.
- The vast majority of modern U.S. usage for Lux has occurred since 2020.