Luz Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Luz has origins in both Spanish and Hebrew, meaning 'light' and 'almond tree' respectively. It evolved from Latin through Old Spanish and retains its meaning of brightness. The name is associated with positive traits and has a biblical reference as a city in Canaan. Luz has gained popularity particularly in the 20th century and remains a favored choice in modern culture.
The name Luz is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Luz has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Luz' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2747th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2923rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2831st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3171st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4338th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8253rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13788th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1059th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1109th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 702nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 508th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 611th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 625th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 954th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Luz' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Luz"
Pronunciation
/luːz/
Origin
Spanish, Hebrew
Etymology
In Spanish, Luz means 'light.' The name derives from the Latin 'lux,' which also means 'light.' In Hebrew, Luz is a biblical place name found in the Old Testament, meaning 'almond tree.'
Meaning
light, almond tree
Language Evolution
Latin: lux, Old Spanish: luz, Hebrew: לוז (Luz)
Biblical Background
Luz is mentioned in the Bible as a city in the land of Canaan, which later became known as Bethel.
Historical Usage
The name Luz gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries and among Jewish communities, particularly in the 20th century as a given name for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Luza, Luzia, Luzie
Modern Popularity & Image
Luz is viewed positively, often associated with brightness and clarity. It is a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries and has a warm, inviting connotation.
Famous People
Luz Casal, a Spanish pop singer, Luz Elena Sánchez, a Mexican artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Luz"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Luz"
"Luz" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2747th of 7545 | 145 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2923rd of 6773 | 124 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2831st of 7552 | 160 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3171st of 10718 | 166 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4338th of 16616 | 179 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8253rd of 24088 | 122 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13788th of 23106 | 35 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1059th of 9107 | 862 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1109th of 9204 | 810 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 702nd of 12526 | 3,583 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 508th of 19264 | 6,194 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 611th of 27321 | 5,476 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 625th of 35406 | 7,184 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 954th of 30306 | 3,364 |
Regional Popularity of "Luz" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
50.63% 1198th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
51.72% 1217th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
48.23% 1376th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
49.91% 1756th/3518 |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
47.05% 2444th/5194 |
37.15% 2347th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
51.50% 3766th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Luz" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
27.94% 661st/2366 |
40.98% 468th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
56.94% 886th/1556 |
31.58% 743rd/2353 |
37.75% 584th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
42.97% 957th/2227 |
17.00% 413th/2430 |
27.27% 778th/2853 |
21.12% 586th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
26.83% 788th/2937 |
7.98% 278th/3483 |
21.21% 746th/3518 |
10.01% 405th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.91% 1102nd/3685 |
10.28% 460th/4475 |
15.83% 822nd/5194 |
6.74% 426th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.05% 1148th/4582 |
14.19% 733rd/5164 |
8.85% 647th/7313 |
5.73% 428th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.88% 1549th/3984 |
23.67% 1062nd/4487 |
13.76% 939th/6822 |
11.31% 710th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Luz"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Luz" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.