Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Lucey

Lucey is an Irish, British, American and Canadian surname. Lucey has two distinct possible origins: of Norman origins derived from Latin personal name Lucius; of Gaelic origins derived from Old Gaelic Ó Luasaigh, anciently Mac Cluasaigh. Alternative spellings are: Lucie, Luci, Luce. Lucey is also a toponomastic name in France.

Current Rank
#15,244
Peak Rank
#11,245 (2010)
Total Babies
46
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1928
First Year
2021
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#11245
Peak Rank
46
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lucey

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Lucey is an Irish, British, American and Canadian surname. Lucey has two distinct possible origins: of Norman origins derived from Latin personal name Lucius; of Gaelic origins derived from Old Gaelic Ó Luasaigh, anciently Mac Cluasaigh. Alternative spellings are: Lucie, Luci, Luce. Lucey is also a toponomastic name in France.

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The Story of Lucey

Lucey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1928, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 9 Luceys were born — ranking #11,245 that year. As of 2026, Lucey ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Luceys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lucey

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lucey

What does the name Lucey mean?
Lucey is an Irish, British, American and Canadian surname. Lucey has two distinct possible origins: of Norman origins derived from Latin personal name Lucius; of Gaelic origins derived from Old Gaelic Ó Luasaigh, anciently Mac Cluasaigh. Alternative spellings are: Lucie, Luci, Luce. Lucey is also a toponomastic name in France.
How popular is Lucey in 2026?
In 2026, Lucey ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Lucey most popular?
Lucey reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #11,245 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Lucey a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lucey is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Lucey?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lucey include Valeree, Malise, Lalana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lucey

Lucey is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Lucey's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #11,245. Use the chart and map above to compare Lucey'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.