Declining since 2016, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Lumen since 2011
Babies named Lumen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 297 | 22 |
| 2020s | 168 | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Lumen, meaning 'light' in Latin, is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2011. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, though even then it remained uncommon. Since 2016, its usage has been falling; as of 2025 it ranks 6,325th, with roughly 1 in 89,293 newborns receiving the name. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, indicating wide but sparse usage across the country. Lumen appeals to parents seeking a name with a luminous, scientific or spiritual resonance, and it fits alongside other light-inspired names like Lux and Soleil.
Lumen is a direct borrowing from Latin, meaning 'light'. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the early 2010s, likely influenced by the popularity of other virtue and light-related names like Lux and Lucia. Its use remains infrequent, but it has seen steady if modest usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lumi, Lulu, Lou
Sibling names for Lumen
Names that share Lumen's style, for a brother or sister.
