Luz
girl name#838 in 2025Luz entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #454 in 1972, ranks #838 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1886–2025
#838
rank today
#454
peak (1972)
324
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1081 |
| 1890s | #1406 |
| 1900s | #1320 |
| 1910s | #1151 |
| 1920s | #931 |
| 1930s | #1182 |
| 1940s | #1156 |
| 1950s | #736 |
| 1960s | #531 |
| 1970s | #484 |
| 1980s | #569 |
| 1990s | #594 |
| 2000s | #609 |
| 2010s | #932 |
| 2020s | #902 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Luz has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 25,500 people named Luz are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Luz alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Luz in 2025?
- Luz ranks #838 among US girl names in 2025, with 324 babies given the name.
- When was the name Luz most popular?
- Luz peaked in 1972, reaching #454 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Luz with classmates?
- Luz will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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