Lucifer
Meaninglight bearer · Latin
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,079 in 2021
22 babies were named Lucifer in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,173 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2002–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lucifer you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lucifer, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lucifer would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLucifer first shows up in US birth records in 2002, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #2,079.
- New on the sceneLucifer wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2002.
- TrendLucifer has slipped 2,173 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, Lucifer means “light bearer”.
About the name Lucifer
Lucifer is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “light bearer”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-fer”. US birth records list Lucifer for boys from 2002 to 2025, in 21 of those 24 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #2,079 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.0 | 503,145 boys |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 118,343 boys |
| 2020s | 29 | 34,622 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Lucifer
What does the name Lucifer mean?
Lucifer means “light bearer” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Lucifer?
Lucifer has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Lucifer a boy or girl name?
Lucifer is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lucifer?
Lucifer ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#2,079).