Luz
boy nameLuz entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #943 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
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rank today
#943
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1183 |
| 1910s | #2968 |
| 1920s | #2791 |
| 1930s | #2898 |
| 1940s | #2669 |
| 1950s | #2914 |
| 1960s | #2748 |
| 1970s | #3375 |
| 1980s | #3585 |
| 1990s | #5642 |
| 2000s | #7948 |
| 2010s | #11223 |
| 2020s | #10772 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Luz are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Luz alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Luz most popular?
- Luz peaked in 1901, reaching #943 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Luz with classmates?
- Luz will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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