Luz Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOOZ / luθSpanish; Portuguese
Meaning
Spanish: light; Portuguese: light
Historical & Cultural Background
Luz is a name commonly used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures. It is often associated with brightness and illumination, reflecting positive qualities. The name has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more frequently given to girls. In some contexts, it can also be a short form of names like Luzia or Luciana.
Trend Summary
Luz has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often associated with cultural influences from Spanish-speaking communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Luzio
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- Luzio (Italian)
Famous people named Luz
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Fictional characters named Luz
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Luz was first seen in the United States in 1901. Luz has ranked as high as #879 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Luz has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Luz (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |