How rare is the name Lux?

Answered by Tom Adger

Lux is a name that has gained some popularity in recent years, but it is still considered relatively rare. According to the latest data, Lux was the 1096th most popular boys name and the 1851st most popular girls name in the United States. This indicates that while it is not an extremely common name, it is not entirely unheard of either.

In 2021, there were 189 baby boys and 107 baby girls named Lux. When we consider the total number of babies born in that year, these numbers give us some perspective on just how rare the name is. To put it into context, 1 out of every 9,845 baby boys and 1 out of every 16,631 baby girls born in 2021 were named Lux. This means that while there were more boys named Lux than girls, both genders saw relatively low usage of the name.

It’s interesting to note that the popularity of the name can vary from year to year. While Lux may be considered rare overall, there could be slight fluctuations in its usage. This could be influenced by various factors such as popular culture, celebrity influences, or simply individual preferences of parents.

From a personal perspective, I have come across the name Lux a few times, but it is still relatively uncommon in my experience. I have encountered it in both boys and girls, which aligns with the data showing that it is used for both genders, albeit with slightly higher usage for boys.

Lux is a name that can be considered rare, although it has gained some popularity in recent years. The fact that it ranked 1096th for boys and 1851st for girls in terms of popularity indicates that it is not widely used. However, it’s worth noting that these rankings can fluctuate, and individual experiences may vary. Lux remains a distinctive and unique name choice for parents.