What does the name Lucy mean?

Lucy means light. Feminine of Lucius.

Where does the name Lucy come from?

Lucy is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Lucy a boy or a girl name?

Lucy is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Lucy are girls and 0% are boys.

How popular is the name Lucy in 2023?

Lucy ranks #40 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2023 with 4,884 babies.

How do you pronounce Lucy?

Lucy is pronounced LOO-see (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Lucy?

Lucy is also written as Lucia, Lucille.

A name from Latin · Girl

Lucy

Light. Feminine of Lucius.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

225,368 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

4,884 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

LLight. Feminine of Lucius.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Lucy".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Lucia Most common Lucille

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Lucy.

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Lucy Liu (actress)

Quick answers

People often ask about Lucy.

What does the name Lucy mean?: Lucy means light. Feminine of Lucius.
Where does the name Lucy come from?: Lucy is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Lucy a boy or a girl name?: Lucy is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Lucy are girls and 0% are boys.
How popular is the name Lucy in 2023?: Lucy ranks #40 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2023 with 4,884 babies.
How do you pronounce Lucy?: Lucy is pronounced LOO-see (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Lucy?: Lucy is also written as Lucia, Lucille.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.