Lucky
Primarily a boy's name of Old English origin with 3,513 recorded births. Also given to 568 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Lucky is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the English word lucky meaning 'fortunate' or 'bringing good fortune,' from Middle English lucke (fortune). As a word name, Lucky carries an inherently optimistic quality — a name that announces good things ahead.
About 3,513 U.S. births are recorded. Lucky is used across many cultures — from the American South to South Asia to the Philippines — as a name parents give when they feel their child is a gift of grace. A name of pure positive energy.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Lucky's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Lucky follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Lucky's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lucky has 109+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1912.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 304 | #2390 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 458 | #2732 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 562 | #2165 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 385 | #2254 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 232 | #2411 | — |
| 1970s | 243 | #2012 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 320 | #1450 | — |
| 1950s | 355 | #1322 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 343 | #1247 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 114 | #2299 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 160 | #2223 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 37 | #3018 | — |
The Story of Lucky
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Lucky is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Lucky are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Lucky?
Only about 1 in every 41,860 babies born in 2024 was named Lucky — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1912, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 562 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Lucky by the numbers
- Would fill 73 school buses
- Meeting one Lucky per day would take 9.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(109 years, 1912–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86 | #1865 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2784 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2426 |
| 2021 | 70 | #2090 |
| 2020 | 44 | #2785 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2718 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2777 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2827 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2355 |
| 2015 | 43 | #2792 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2389 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3314 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3088 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2834 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2228 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2431 |
| 2008 | 57 | #2312 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2154 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1936 |
| 2005 | 68 | #1879 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Lucky as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Lucky has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 568 births since 1921.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1912–2024