Lux
How to say it: LUKS · /ˈlʌks/
Latin word meaning 'light'; also a unit of illuminance. Sleek and minimal.
Lux was the 1,032nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 235 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 75% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #783 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,032 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 235 |
| Share of births | 1 in 14,107 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +75% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #783 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent arrival with almost all use in recent decades, Lux stands at its peak in the 2020s. Momentum points upward from here.
What goes with it
Lux feels crisp and breathy, creative and able to travel well with light associations. Pax shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lux is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Lux
- Lux Pascal (born 1992)Chilean-American actress
- Lux Guyer (1894–1955)Swiss architect
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