How Many People Are Named Luz?
28,476
people in the United States are named Luz
1 in 11,764 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1528
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0085%
Of US population
Peak Year
1999
586 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Spanish
Pronunciation:
LOOTH (European Spanish), LOOS (Latin American Spanish)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Means "light" in Spanish. It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Luz, meaning "Our Lady of Light".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 40.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1886 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
6,980
Texas
5,358
New York
4,514
Illinois
1,470
New Jersey
1,226
Florida
881
Arizona
872
Pennsylvania
555
Massachusetts
479
Connecticut
405
💡 Fun Facts About "Luz"
- 381 babies were named Luz in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1999
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1886
- Most popular in California
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