Luz
Female name · ↓ Falling
9,204
Total Births
1999
Peak Year
#840
Rank 2023
1887
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Luz
Luz is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 9,204 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 12 births |
| 1900s | 15 births |
| 1910s | 20 births |
| 1920s | 208 births |
| 1930s | 26 births |
| 1940s | 35 births |
| 1950s | 705 births |
| 1960s | 1,328 births |
| 1970s | 1,526 births |
| 1980s | 1,335 births |
| 1990s | 1,544 births |
| 2000s | 1,730 births |
| 2010s | 550 births |
| 2020s | 170 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Luz?
Luz has been given to 9,204 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1999 with 221 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #840.
Is Luz a boy or girl name?
Luz is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Luz most popular?
Luz was most popular in 1999, when 221 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Luz?
Luz first appeared in US records in 1887.