Lucy
Girl name · 11,417 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lucy: 11,417 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 465 births in 2006.
From the Latin Lucia, meaning "light," Lucy has been a cherished name across centuries, symbolising brightness and clarity. Its most famous bearer is Saint Lucy, a third-century martyr venerated as the patron saint of the blind, whose feast day on 13 December is celebrated with candlelit processions in Scandinavia. In literature, Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery created the beloved Anne of Shirley in *Anne of Green Gables*, while actress Lucy Liu brought sharp wit to modern screens. The name's root meaning can be found in places like Lucerne, Switzerland, whose name also derives from *lux*. A notable variant, Lucia, shares the same luminous origin, and the name gained a psychedelic twist with the Beatles' classic "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." Lucy has remained a steady favourite in Scotland, often chosen for its timeless elegance and gentle strength.
Girl 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2006465 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #37100 babies
- Total births
- 11,417since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 40%vs prior 5y