Lugh
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #10,799 in 2021
5 babies were named Lugh in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2021–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lugh you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lugh, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lugh would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLugh first shows up in US birth records in 2021, 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 #10,799.
- New on the sceneLugh wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2021.
About the name Lugh
Lugh is a boy name of Celtic origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-ugh”. US birth records list Lugh for boys from 2021 to 2025, in 2 of those 5 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #10,799 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Celtic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1.3 | 793,651 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Lugh
What is the origin of the name Lugh?
Lugh has Celtic roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Lugh a boy or girl name?
Lugh is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lugh?
Lugh ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#10,799).