Lucy is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #40 in 2023 with 4,882 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 6,176 births ranking #25. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 654.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 328 girls born was named Lucy. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Lucy is a bright, enduring classic meaning 'light'. It feels friendly, timeless, and easy to love.
Long used in English-speaking countries, Lucy has never really gone out of style because it is simple, cheerful, and rooted in a very old classical name family. It works equally well for a child and an adult.