Luci
Meaninglight · English form of Lucy
- US rank
- #2,859
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,194 in 1965
59 babies were named Luci in the US in 2025. It has dropped 663 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1937–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Luci you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 27,248 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Luci, 59 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Luci would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLuci first shows up in US birth records in 1937, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 88 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1965, when it reached #1,194.
- Then vs nowLuci is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 86,207 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 27,248.
- TrendLuci has slipped 663 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,859. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningLuci is an English form of Lucy, which means “light”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Luci
Luci is a girl name of English and Latin origin meaning “light”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-uci”. US birth records list Luci for girls from 1937 to 2025, in 79 of those 89 years. Its best year was 1965, when it ranked #1,194 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,859, with 59 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 1.6 | 638,298 girls |
| 1940s | 1.5 | 680,272 girls |
| 1950s | 11 | 91,324 girls |
| 1960s | 24 | 41,563 girls |
| 1970s | 15 | 66,094 girls |
| 1980s | 9.7 | 103,520 girls |
| 1990s | 10 | 96,432 girls |
| 2000s | 28 | 35,971 girls |
| 2010s | 40 | 25,170 girls |
| 2020s | 42 | 23,678 girls |
Other spellings of Luci
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Luci
What does the name Luci mean?
Luci means “light” in English, as a form of Lucy.
What is the origin of the name Luci?
Luci has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Luci a boy or girl name?
Luci is a girl name.
How popular is the name Luci?
Luci ranked #2,859 for US girls in 2025, given to 59 babies. Its best year was 1965 (#1,194).