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Lumen

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOO-men /ˈlu.mɛn/Medium

Meaning: From Latin lumen, 'light; a source of light; brightness' (also a scientific unit of luminous flux); a modern word-name; used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: Light: Lumen is Latin for 'light'. Crisp, radiant, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'LOO-men').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom Latin lumen, 'light; a source of light; brightness' (also a scientific unit of luminous flux); a modern word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys
U.S. rank (2024)#6669 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420142024

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; brightness' — also the scientific unit of luminous flux. A crisp, radiant modern word-name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Lou).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, light at the root, and radiant.

Did you know? Lumen means 'light; a source of light; brightness' in Latin (and is a scientific unit of light) — a crisp, radiant word-name, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'LOO-men').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — lumen — Latin etymology

Variations

LuminLumo

Nicknames

Lou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lumen mean?

Lumen is Latin for 'light; a source of light; brightness'.

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 for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Lumen?

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

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