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Lucky

β™‚ Boy

Pronounced LUHK-ee /ˈlʌk.i/Medium

Meaning: LuckyMedium

In 30 seconds: Lucky is an English name that simply means 'lucky' β€” a name worn openly as a wish for good fortune.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Hindi
MeaningLucky
U.S. rank (2024)#1865 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births86 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,513

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419122024

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

History & Origin

Lucky is an English name carrying the plain meaning 'lucky'. It often works as a nickname or upbeat given name, and it sits near the Luke and Lucas family of names through their shared 'Luc-' sound, even though its meaning is its own.

Its cheerful, single-word meaning gives it a casual, friendly tone. Lucky Luciano (1897-1962) and the Indian singer Lucky Ali (born 1958) both carried it publicly.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Lucky is 'Lucky', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Lucky β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LukeLoukasLucasLlucLuka

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Lucky Luciano (1897–1962)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • β˜…Lucky Ali (1958–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Lucky…

Lukeβ€” shares Lucky's 'Luc-' sound and appears among its variations
Lucasβ€” a fuller name with the same opening as Lucky, listed as a variation
Lukaβ€” a related Luc- name given among Lucky's variations
Felixβ€” a name that literally means 'lucky', matching Lucky's meaning
Asherβ€” a name meaning 'happy, fortunate', close to Lucky in spirit

Frequently Asked

What does the name Lucky mean?

Lucky is usually explained as meaning 'Lucky' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Lucky?

It's commonly said LUHK-ee /ˈlʌk.i/.

Is Lucky a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lucky is used as a boy name.

How popular is Lucky?

In 2024, Lucky ranked #1865 in the U.S. for boys, with 86 births recorded.