Lumen
Every Lumen since 2011 — 527 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lumen
Lumen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,461 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2011, 527 American babies have been named Lumen — about 88% girls and 12% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lumen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lumen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,461 | 6 | #11,480 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,448 | 13 | #6,688 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,327 | 11 | #7,560 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,426 | — | — |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,059 | — | — |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,128 | 10 | #7,861 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,502 | — | — |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,977 | 10 | #7,943 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,894 | 5 | #13,501 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,968 | — | — |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,634 | — | — |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,155 | 7 | #10,314 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,601 | — | — |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,053 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,457 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lumen in 2025?
Lumen ranked #6,461 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lumen?
527 babies have been named Lumen in the United States since 2011, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lumen most popular?
Lumen peaked in 2018, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Lumen a boy or girl name?
Lumen is used for both: about 88% of babies named Lumen have been girls and 12% boys.
Is the name Lumen rising or falling?
Lumen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.