Lucy
5 countries#24 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lucy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
237,613 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #24 · peaked in 2025 with 6,184 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
84,451 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #35 · peaked in 1998 with 4,931 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
69,304 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #85 · peaked in 1998 with 4,515 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
11,417 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #37 · peaked in 2006 with 465 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8,914 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #290 · peaked in 2015 with 477 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3,730 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #34 · peaked in 2007 with 202 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lucy’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #153 | — |
| 2007 | #135 | ↑18 |
| 2008 | #112 | ↑23 |
| 2009 | #101 | ↑11 |
| 2010 | #75 | ↑26 |
| 2011 | #73 | ↑2 |
| 2012 | #66 | ↑7 |
| 2013 | #66 | — |
| 2014 | #61 | ↑5 |
| 2015 | #55 | ↑6 |
| 2016 | #55 | — |
| 2017 | #52 | ↑3 |
| 2018 | #51 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #48 | ↑3 |
| 2020 | #50 | ↓2 |
| 2021 | #48 | ↑2 |
| 2022 | #48 | — |
| 2023 | #40 | ↑8 |
| 2024 | #34 | ↑6 |
| 2025 | #24 | ↑10 |
Frequently asked questions about Lucy
Is Lucy a popular name?
Yes — Lucy currently ranks #24 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lucy more common for boys or girls?
Lucy is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lucy most popular?
Lucy peaked in 2025 in United States, with 6,184 recorded births that year.
Is Lucy rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lucy’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #44 in 1880 to #24 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lucy?
At least 330,978 babies have been recorded with the name Lucy across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Lucy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lucy appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lucy?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lucy include Chloe, Ellie, Aria, Luna.