What does the name Lucky mean?

Lucky is a boy name of English origin: directly from the word 'lucky', meaning fortunate.

When was the name Lucky most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Lucky peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Lucky?

Names similar to Lucky in origin and style include Rocky, Lenny, Larry, Sonny, Harry.

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Lucky

boy name

Origin

English

Syllables

Peak era

2000s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

directly from the word 'lucky', meaning fortunate

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2000s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Lucky peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

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Popularity in Brazil

81 people · the #47,863 first name in Brazil · median age 25

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Lucky

Rocky Lenny Larry Sonny Harry Perry

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