Luz

Pronunciation: [ l-UHZ ]

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Boy Name #19,952 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Luz is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-UHZ.

Parents who love the name Luz often also consider Elo, Malvin, Rob .

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Historical Record

Luz first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 623 babies have been named Luz in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Luz is past its peak , currently ranked #19,952 for boy names in the US .

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#19,952
Current Rank
Peaked 1951 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,952
Total SSA Count
6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Luz

Is Luz a boy or girl name?
Luz is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19952. As a girl name, it is ranked #750. Luz is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Luz?
Luz is pronounced l-UHZ.
How popular is the name Luz?
Luz is currently ranked #19952 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Luz a common or rare name?
Luz is an uncommon name, ranked #19952 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Luz?
Luz pairs well with Elo, Malvin, Rob, Harlie in style and sound.

About the Name Luz

Luz is a boy name .

Is Luz a boy or girl name? Luz is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,952 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #750. Luz is more commonly used as a girl name.

Luz is currently ranked #19,952 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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