Name meaning & stats
Lucy
Lucy means “light” (Latin origin). 141,326 US babies since 1940, peak 2025. Notable Lucys are 1.8× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“light”
LatinWell documented
From Lucia, from lux.
In US birth records
Peak year: 2025
141,326 US babies were named Lucy between 1940 and 2025.
Where Lucys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 56 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | High · 49 people |
| Footballer | 1.8× | High · 31 people |
| Politician | 0.8× | Medium · 23 people |
Among notable women who are footballers, Lucys show up 1.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Lucy has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 94% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2025)