Lux

Lux is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 224 babies in the United States.

Lux at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lux

Lux belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lux first appears in Social Security records in 2001 and has been given to 2,945 babies since 1880, including 224 in 2024.

Lux in US records

First recorded (US)
2001
Babies named Lux in 2024
224
Total since 1880
2,945

Lux in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Babies named Lux in 2025
15
Total since 1996
200

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lux mean?

The meaning of Lux is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lux a boy or girl name?

Lux is a unisex name. In 2024, 224 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lux?

Lux comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lux?

Lux is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 2001 and has been given to 2,945 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].