UK name, mostly boys
Lucky
Derived from the word "luck," signifying good fortune or favorable circumstances.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 21 girls.
Lucky is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Lucky popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 9 births.
This profile covers 70 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 78% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 70 living people in the UK are called Lucky. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lucky ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 9 boys were registered as Lucky.
- • Lucky is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 70 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lucky as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 76.9% of Lucky registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2017
9 births
Estimated living
70
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Lucky
In England and Wales birth records, Lucky has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 76.9% of registrations are for boys and 23.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Lucky registered for boys
- Ranked #2,921 in 2024
- 7 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (9 births)
Lucky registered for girls
- Ranked #2,746 in 2000
- 5 girls registered in 2000
- Peak: 1996 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Lucky mean?
The name Lucky originates from the Middle English word "lucken," which means "to happen by chance or good fortune." Its roots can be traced back to the Old Norse word "lukka," meaning "luck" or "fortune." This name reflects a desire for a life filled with good luck and prosperity.
In ancient Greek mythology, there was a goddess named Tyche, who personified fortune, prosperity, and luck. While the name Lucky is not directly derived from this goddess's name, the concept of luck and fortune has been celebrated in various cultures throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Lucky dates back to the 16th century in England. A notable figure named Lucky Coulthurst was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of York during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 18th century, Lucky Rosenthal was a German-born businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry. He is remembered for his generous contributions to various charitable causes in his hometown of Frankfurt.
During the American Civil War, Lucky Jones was a Union Army soldier known for his bravery and resilience on the battlefield. Despite being wounded multiple times, he survived the war and went on to become a respected figure in his local community.
In the world of sports, Lucky Lakhani was an Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1950s and 1960s. He was renowned for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score runs quickly, earning him the nickname "Lucky."
Another notable figure with the name Lucky is Lucky Luciano, an Italian-American mobster who played a significant role in the development of organized crime in the United States during the early 20th century. Despite his criminal activities, his life and legacy have been the subject of numerous books and films.
While the name Lucky may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a unique and intriguing moniker that carries with it a sense of optimism and the hope for a fortunate life.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lucky over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Lucky in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lucky, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lucky by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lucky was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3817 | 24 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3822 | 29 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3592 | 17 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Lucky
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Lucky: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lucky in the UK right now?
In 2024, Lucky was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Lucky most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 9 babies registered as Lucky in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lucky?
Derived from the word "luck," signifying good fortune or favorable circumstances.
How many people are called Lucky in the UK?
A total of 70 babies have been registered as Lucky across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.