Lucky
How to say it: LUK-ee · /ˈlʌki/
From English word 'lucky' meaning fortunate - long used as nickname, now given name.
Lucky was the 1,330th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 142 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,010 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,330 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 142 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,347 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,010 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Lucky is enjoying its best showing yet in the 2020s. Momentum points upward for the years just ahead.
What goes with it
Bright with soft warmth and a crisp snap, Lucky delivers cheer in two beats as a virtue name. Charm shares its sunny spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lucky is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hindi.
Famous people named Lucky
- Lucky Dube (1964–2007)South African reggae musician
- Lucky Thompson (1924–2005)American jazz saxophonist
- Lucky Peterson (1964–2020)American musician
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Lucky as a name sits next to Lucky Charms, the General Mills cereal sold since 1964 with Lucky the Leprechaun.
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