Everything about the name LUCY

Meaning, origin, history

Lucy is a name of Latin origin that means "light" or "bringer of light." It comes from the Latin word "lux," which also gives us words like "luminescent" and "luminous." The name Lucy has been popular throughout history, with notable figures such as St. Lucy, an early Christian martyr whose feast day is celebrated on December 13th. In literature, Lucy is also the main character in Lewis Carroll's classic novel "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There," further contributing to its enduring popularity.

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Popularity of the name LUCY since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Based on the statistics provided, the name Lucy has had a varied history of popularity in the United States over the past century and a half. From 1881 to 1946, there were periods where the name was quite popular, with peaks such as 22 births in 1924 and 16 births in 1920. However, it also experienced several declines during this time, with as few as 5 births per year in some years.

After 1946, the popularity of the name Lucy seemed to dwindle for a while, with only a handful of births each year until the late 1980s and early 1990s. However, it started to pick up again around the turn of the century, reaching as high as 9 births in 2004.

More recently, the name Lucy has continued to maintain a steady level of popularity. From 2009 to 2022, the number of births with this name has hovered between 5 and 9 each year, showing that it remains a popular choice for parents today.

Overall, while the popularity of the name Lucy has fluctuated over time in the United States, it has consistently remained a popular choice for parents throughout history.