Luck Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLUK / /lʌk/

English; Irish

Meaning

good fortune (English); from the word 'lugh' meaning light (Irish)

Historical & Cultural Background

In English, 'Luck' is derived from the concept of fortune and chance, often associated with positive outcomes. The Irish origin relates to 'Lugh', a deity in Celtic mythology symbolizing light and skill, reflecting a cultural reverence for luck and fate.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Luk
  • Lucke

International Variants

  • Luca (Italian)
  • Lukas (German)
  • Luc (French)

Famous people named Luck

Luck Smith — Australian cricketer.

Luck Be a Lady — song from the musical Guys and Dolls.

Fictional characters named Luck

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Luck was first seen in the United States in 2009. Luck has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Luck has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Luck

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20095
20135
20235
20246