Lucifer
2 countries#4539 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lucifer was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
488 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #4539 · peaked in 2021 with 70 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Arizona, Utah
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
54 births recorded 2016–2021 · currently #1595 · peaked in 2020 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
54 births recorded 2016–2021 · peaked in 2020 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lucifer’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #10894 | — |
| 2006 | #9585 | ↑1309 |
| 2007 | #12367 | ↓2782 |
| 2009 | #8310 | ↑4057 |
| 2010 | #10766 | ↓2456 |
| 2011 | #8767 | ↑1999 |
| 2012 | #12274 | ↓3507 |
| 2013 | #8118 | ↑4156 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↑1070 |
| 2015 | #9568 | ↓2520 |
| 2016 | #6349 | ↑3219 |
| 2017 | #4224 | ↑2125 |
| 2018 | #3993 | ↑231 |
| 2019 | #2694 | ↑1299 |
| 2020 | #2366 | ↑328 |
| 2021 | #2079 | ↑287 |
| 2022 | #2355 | ↓276 |
| 2023 | #2848 | ↓493 |
| 2024 | #2715 | ↑133 |
| 2025 | #4539 | ↓1824 |
Frequently asked questions about Lucifer
Is Lucifer a popular name?
Yes — Lucifer currently ranks #4539 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lucifer more common for boys or girls?
Lucifer is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lucifer most popular?
Lucifer peaked in 2021 in United States, with 70 recorded births that year.
Is Lucifer rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lucifer’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9392 in 2002 to #4539 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lucifer?
At least 542 babies have been recorded with the name Lucifer across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Lucifer popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lucifer appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lucifer?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lucifer include Liem, Lotus, Magic.
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