How Many People Are Named Lucky?
Complete statistics for the name Lucky: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lucky means fortunate or blessed, a fitting name for those born under its sign. Only 1 in 99,755 Americans share this unique moniker, making it one of the rarest names in the country. With 43% of people named Lucky under 30, it's clear this is a name for the modern generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents completion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 4,081 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lucky Through the Generations
Lucky, a name that evokes fortune and good luck, has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2024 with 111 births. Today, there are 3,308 individuals named Lucky living in the United States, with the majority being men. The average age of a person named Lucky is 43, indicating a stable trend over the years. Among them, 1,760 are under 30, 957 are between 30 and 60, and 1,364 are over 60, showing a balanced distribution across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lucky's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lucky
How Many People Have the Name Lucky?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,636 people in the United States currently share the name Lucky. That works out to roughly 1 in every 125,739 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lucky a Common or Rare Name?
Lucky is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lucky Mean?
Lucky means "fortunate, blessed" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lucky in SSA data, approximately 85% are male and 15% are female.
When Was Lucky Most Popular?
The name Lucky reached peak popularity in 2024, with 111 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lucky?
Approximately 2,636 people named Lucky live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,636. That works out to roughly 1 in 125,739 Americans.
Is Lucky a rare name?
Lucky is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 125,739 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lucky mean?
Lucky means "fortunate, blessed" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lucky more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 85% of people named Lucky are male and 15% are female.
When was Lucky most popular?
Lucky peaked in 2024 with 111 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.