Luz
Luz is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Light.
Origin and history
Luz is a name derived from the Spanish word for light, traditionally associated with the Marian title 'Nuestra Señora de la Luz'. While predominantly given to females, it also appears as a rare male name in United States birth records. Its usage for boys remains exceedingly uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
931 babies in the United States have been named Luz since 1880. It ranks #3747 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- TX (85.1 %)
- CA (14.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 38 |
| 1920-1930 | 108 |
| 1930-1940 | 69 |
| 1940-1950 | 77 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 89 |
| 1970-1980 | 105 |
| 1980-1990 | 125 |
| 1990-2000 | 98 |
| 2000-2010 | 81 |
| 2010-2019 | 34 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Fun facts
- The name Luz directly traces back to the Latin noun 'lux', meaning light.
- Although primarily given to girls, fewer than 1,000 U.S. male births have been recorded with this name since 1880.