Lux name meaning
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What does Lux mean?
The baby name Lux has gained popularity in recent years and has transitioned from being primarily used as a girls' name to becoming decidedly gender-neutral. While it initially emerged as a name for girls, there are now slightly more boys named Lux than girls, with a ratio of 140 boys to 120 girls.
This balanced distribution makes Lux a truly nonbinary name. Lux has garnered attention not only due to its association with the character played by Kirsten Dunst in the movie "Virgin Suicides," based on Jeffrey Eugenides' novel, but also thanks to Lux's depiction as the Lady of Luminosity in the popular video game "League of Legends." In the Spanish language, the equivalent name is Luz.
Originating from Latin, the name Lux carries the meaning of "light." Choosing Lux as a baby name can serve as a proud expression of the love and affection you have for your child.
Furthermore, Lux and its variant Luxe evoke elements of poise and elegance, drawing associations with the Latin word "luxury." The name Lux has been shining in various countries, including Cambodia, Colombia, and the United States.
It has gained recognition and is considered a name to watch out for. By bestowing the name Lux upon your child, you are symbolizing their role as a radiant beacon of light in your life.
How do I pronounce Lux?
You can pronounce the two syllabled name Lux as loo-ks. luh-ks is another way(s) to say the name.
Variants of Lux
How popular is the name Lux?
A common name in United States having over 1343 recievers in 32 years of usage. Presently the name is rising, in 2014, 124 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1691st position.
Lux is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 2007, peaked in 2015 when it ranked 2496th. Lux is a common name in Cambodia while somewhat familiar name in Colombia, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, Indonesia and Malawi.
At least, 3000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 1148 | 181 | 2165 | 87 |
| 2022 | 979 | 228 | 1921 | 103 |
| 2021 | 1096 | 189 | 1851 | 107 |
| 2020 | 1291 | 140 | 1690 | 120 |
| 2019 | 1540 | 109 | 1947 | 100 |
| 2018 | 1791 | 85 | 2023 | 96 |
| 2017 | 3580 | 30 | 2092 | 92 |
| 2016 | 3355 | 33 | 1984 | 100 |
| 2015 | 3429 | 32 | 1983 | 100 |
| 2014 | 3786 | 27 | 1691 | 124 |
Facts
Here's what numbers has to say about Lux
As every person has its flaws, you are not an exception. People aren't always as nice as they seem. And your gentle heart can't take disappointments. The number 9 as your personality no reveals that you are charming, positive, very idealistic and well-versed in different subjects. You are born to be a singer, writer, actor, model, or a public speaker. You organize the best family gatherings and make the best parties.
Looking for names similar to Lux? Please go through the following names
- Orianna - Unusual Orianna is used in English, Orianna means "Gold" has its roots in Latin and Old French is used as a baby girl name
- Lukas - Meaning of Lukas is Shining or Light is notably used in Scandinavian, English and Danish and is bestowed upon both sexes came from Old Greek and Latin
- Perine has its origin in Latin is largely used in Norwegian and Swedish, Perine means "Pilgrim and Wanderer" is used for both boys and girls. Perine is short form of Peregrine.
- Mallaury is used prevalently in French has origin in Old French and Latin, a baby girl name, Mallaury means "Misfortune or My Glory"
- Diana - Lofty and Conifer Diana came from Indoeuropean and Latin, meaning of Diana is "The Element Deiwo with the Meaning Light Deity, Deity or Light" which is used dominantly in Finnish, Greenlandic and Norwegian is a unisex name
Famous people named Lux
- Lux Occulta, Polish avant-garde metal band
- Lux Interior, American singer and a founding member of the American punk rock band The Cramps
- Lux Lovelle in Only One Will Be a Star as
- Luxury Amore in Black Girl Gloryholes 3 as Actress
Lists having Lux
- Boys names beginning with L
- Girls names beginning with L
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Latin Baby Names
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Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/