Lucy
Peaked at #34 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lucy has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Lucy — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#34
in 2024
Current rank
#34
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Lucy reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #34 nationally with 5,396 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #61 (2014) to #34 (2024) — a 44% improvement.
As of 2024, Lucy ranks #34 nationally for girls, with 5,396 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #34 | 5,396 |
| 2023 | #40 | 4,882 |
| 2022 | #48 | 4,444 |
| 2021 | #48 | 4,452 |
| 2020 | #50 | 4,367 |
| 2019 | #48 | 4,476 |
| 2018 | #51 | 4,378 |
| 2017 | #52 | 4,604 |
Lucy — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#823
in 1901
Last ranked
#13560
in 2022
Years tracked
71
1881–2022
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1881, Lucy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1901, ranking #823 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Lucy hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2022, when it stood at #13560.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #13,560 | 5 |
| 2020 | #8,470 | 9 |
| 2015 | #13,277 | 5 |
| 2014 | #11,594 | 6 |
| 2009 | #11,902 | 6 |
| 2004 | #7,937 | 9 |
| 1990 | #6,886 | 7 |
| 1989 | #5,993 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lucy most popular?
Lucy was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #34 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lucy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lucy?
At least 231,379 babies have been recorded with the name Lucy in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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