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Lumen

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Pronounced LOO-men /ˈlu.mɛn/High

Meaning: From Latin lumen, 'light; a source of light' (also the scientific unit of luminous flux); a word/light-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Light; a source of light: Lumen is Latin. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom Latin lumen, 'light; a source of light' (also the scientific unit of luminous flux); a word/light-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#7420 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 446

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520112024

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

Lumen comes from Latin lumen, 'light; a source of light' (also the scientific unit of luminous flux; we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern light-name (said 'LOO-men').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, light-and-a-source-of-light at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Lumen means 'light; a source of light' in Latin (and the scientific unit of luminous flux) — a lyrical, modern light-name (we note the word-name; said 'LOO-men').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Lumen — word/light-name

Variations

LuminLumena

Nicknames

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Luna— a fellow light/celestial girls' name
Lux— a companion 'light' word-name
Clara— a sound-neighbor 'bright' girls' name
Aurora— another light/dawn girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lumen mean?

Lumen is Latin for 'light; a source of light' (also the unit of luminous flux); a word/light-name.

How do you pronounce Lumen?

It's said LOO-men /ˈlu.mɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lumen a boy or girl name?

Lumen is used here as a girl's name; as a word-name it suits either.

How popular is Lumen?

Lumen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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