Rising since 2015, #838 for girls today.
Popularity of Luz since 1886
Babies named Luz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 |
| 1890s | 47 |
| 1900s | 95 |
| 1910s | 290 |
| 1920s | 654 |
| 1930s | 391 |
| 1940s | 536 |
| 1950s | 1,782 |
| 1960s | 3,404 |
| 1970s | 3,882 |
| 1980s | 3,460 |
| 1990s | 4,000 |
| 2000s | 4,641 |
| 2010s | 2,869 |
| 2020s | 1,805 |
Meaning & origin
Luz, the Spanish word for "light," is a name that conveys brightness and clarity. First recorded in the United States in 1886, it reached its peak popularity in 1999, when it was most commonly given to baby girls. In recent years, Luz has been rising in use since 2015, reflecting a renewed interest among parents. Geographically, it is most popular in states with large Hispanic populations, including Arizona, California, and New Jersey. With a current rank of 838 and a one-in-4,961 birth rate, Luz remains a distinctive choice that connects to cultural heritage while remaining easy to pronounce in English.
Luz is a Spanish word name meaning "light." It has been used as a given name in Spanish-speaking cultures, often as a short form of names like María de la Luz, referring to the Virgin Mary as "Our Lady of Light." The name has also been adopted in English-speaking countries, particularly in areas with Hispanic influence.
Where Luz is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Luz” around the world
Where Luz lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Luz
Names that share Luz's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Elena, Carmen, Rosa, Paloma, Guadalupe, Alondra, Aracely, Itzayana, Ivelisse, Marisol, Citlalli, Criselda, Damita, Isamar, Maricella, Marysol, Perla, Sulema, Teresita, Xitlaly, Yaretzy, Zamora, Aracelis, Araseli, Argelia, Asucena, Azusena, Buena, Claritza, Dorita, Dulcemaria, Edelmira, Erendira, Feliz, Ibeth, Irlanda, Itzia, Lus, Mariluz, Marisel, Nereyda, Paulita, Paz, Quetzaly, Soila, Solimar, Soraida, Yareni, Yaritzi, Yatzil, Yatziry, Yetzali, Aritzel, Atziry, Betzabe, Brizeida, Chinita, Corazon, Dulcinea, Itsel, Itzamara, Itzell, Janitza, Jaretzi, Ketzaly, Marizol, Nieves, Nohelia, Tita, Yajayra, Yatzari, Yitzel, Yunuen, Yuritza, Yarexi, Almendra, Anabelen, Betzayda, Fe, Itxel, Itzamar, Iveliz, Maripaz, Monzerrath, Nalleli, Querida, Sitlaly, Solangel, Topacio, Xitlally, Xochi, Yarethzi, Yaxeni, Yeslin, Yoltzin, Yomaris, Yuridiana
Brothers: Jose, Carlos, Antonio, Manuel, Rafael, Ramon, Adan, Bernabe, Cordero, Fidel, Santana, Albino, Artemio, Blas, Florencio, Ramone, Silvestre, Sixto, Ociel, Sanchez, Toribio, Catalino, Itzael, Tirso, Yobani, Atzin, Espiridion, Josealberto, Mando, Roldan, Serapio, Yeferson
Names like Luz
Names whose popularity has moved with Luz's over the last 50 years.
