Unisex · #4,033 in 2026

Luby

Current Rank
#4,033
Peak Rank
#2,193 (1925)
Total Babies
291
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,344 (52 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,193 (291 total)
👦As Boy Name
1884
First Year
1962
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#2193
Peak Rank
291
Total Count
39
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1914
First Year
1932
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#3344
Peak Rank
52
Total Count
9
Years Active

The Story of Luby

As a girl name

Luby first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 8 Lubys were born — ranking #3,344 that year. As of 2026, Luby ranks #4,411 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Lubys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Luby first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1884, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 14 Lubys were born — ranking #2,193 that year. As of 2026, Luby ranks #4,033 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 291 Lubys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Luby

Phonetically similar names — useful when Luby is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Luby

What does the name Luby mean?
Luby is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Luby in 2026?
In 2026, Luby ranks #4,033 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Luby most popular?
Luby reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #2,193 that year with 14 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Luby most popular?
Luby has historically been most popular in North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Luby.
Is Luby a unisex name?
Yes — Luby is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Lubys assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Luby?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Luby include Fannie, Wallie, Serapio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Luby

Luby is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 291 births in the dataset. Luby's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #2,193. Use the chart and map above to compare Luby's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.