Lucky

♀ Girl

Pronounced LUK-ee /ˈlʌk.i/High

Meaning: From the word lucky — 'fortunate, favored by luck' (from Middle Dutch luc, 'luck, fortune'); a word-name; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Fortunate and bright: Lucky is the word-name for 'lucky, blessed'. Cheerful, bold, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the word lucky — 'fortunate, favored by luck' (from Middle Dutch luc, 'luck, fortune'); a word-name; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#5218 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 568

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lucky comes from the word lucky — 'fortunate, favored by luck' (from Middle Dutch luc, 'luck, fortune'). A cheerful, bold word-name and nickname, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, fortunate at the root, and cheerful.

Did you know? Lucky means 'fortunate, favored by luck' (from Middle Dutch luc, 'luck') — a cheerful, bold word-name (and nickname), used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — lucky — word origin

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lucky mean?

Lucky is the word for 'fortunate, favored by luck'.

How do you pronounce Lucky?

It's said LUK-ee /ˈlʌk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lucky a boy or girl name?

Lucky is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Lucky?

Lucky is a rare name in the U.S.