Luz
Luz is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Light.
Origin and history
Luz is a Spanish name meaning 'light', derived from the Marian title 'Nuestra Señora de la Luz' (Our Lady of Light). It has been continuously used in the United States, particularly within Hispanic communities, maintaining a steady presence in the top 1,000 female names.
Popularity in the United States
27,874 babies in the United States have been named Luz since 1880. It ranks #870 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #856.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28 %)
- TX (20.6 %)
- NY (18.2 %)
- IL (6 %)
- NJ (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 95 |
| 1910-1920 | 290 |
| 1920-1930 | 654 |
| 1930-1940 | 391 |
| 1940-1950 | 536 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,782 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,404 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,882 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,460 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,000 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,641 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,869 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,805 |
Famous people named Luz
- Luz Casal: Singer, Songwriter
- Luz Ramos: Actress
Fun facts
- The name directly translates to 'light' in Spanish and honors Our Lady of Light.
- Luz has appeared in US birth records every year for over a century, consistently ranking among the top 1,000 names for girls.