Luz
Girl name · #838 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Luz? In official American birth records, Luz has been tracked continuously since 1886, giving it 139 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 324 baby girls were named Luz, placing it at #838 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #958, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,556 girls born in 2025 was named Luz.
Babies named Luz per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 139-year story
Luz first appears in the Social Security records in 1886, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1999, when 573 girls were named Luz — good for #463 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Luz against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Luz in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Luz is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Luz will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Luz is most common
Geography matters for names, and Luz is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Luz is most common in AZ (0.6 per 1,000), CA (0.4 per 1,000), NJ (0.4 per 1,000), TX (0.4 per 1,000), IL (0.4 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Luz is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Luz
Statistically, parents drawn to Luz tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Leanna, Lea, Clare, Micah, and Abby.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Luz | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 324 | #838 |
| 2024 | 377 | #747 |
| 2023 | 321 | #844 |
| 2022 | 288 | #940 |
| 2021 | 245 | #1035 |
| 2020 | 250 | #1010 |
| 2019 | 297 | #897 |
| 2018 | 260 | #1003 |
| 2017 | 254 | #1020 |
| 2016 | 264 | #999 |
| 2015 | 283 | #958 |
| 2014 | 241 | #1067 |
| 2013 | 288 | #892 |
| 2012 | 307 | #865 |
| 2011 | 301 | #868 |
| 2010 | 374 | #746 |
| 2009 | 380 | #747 |
| 2008 | 407 | #732 |
| 2007 | 498 | #604 |
| 2006 | 496 | #588 |
| 2005 | 472 | #603 |
| 2004 | 467 | #600 |
| 2003 | 478 | #578 |
| 2002 | 437 | #591 |
| 2001 | 517 | #518 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Luz?
In official American birth records, the name Luz first appeared in 1886 (over 139 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Luz a popular girl name?
Luz ranked #838 among girls in 2025 with 324 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #958.
When was the name Luz most popular?
Luz peaked in 1999, when 573 American girls received the name (ranked #463 that year). Since 1999 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Luz?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,556 newborn American girls was named Luz. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.