Luxx
A feminine name with origins in Latin, meaning "light" or "illumination".
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the first name Luxx. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 80.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Luxx today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Luxx births was 2024 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Luxx. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
114
~ 1 in 3,006,617 Americans
Peak year
2024
24 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,344
Tracked since 2010
Gender
Gender distribution for Luxx
Luxx is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 115 total registrations, 92 (80.0%) were male and 23 (20.0%) were female.
Luxx as a male name
- Ranked #5,344 in 2024
- 18 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (18 births)
Luxx as a female name
- Ranked #14,502 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2010 (6 births)
Popularity
Luxx: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Luxx from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 80 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Luxx by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Luxx during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Luxx
The name Luxx is a unique and relatively modern variation of the more traditional name Lux. Its origins can be traced back to the Latin word "lux," which means "light." This connection to light and brightness is a common thread throughout the history of this name.
The earliest known usage of Lux as a personal name dates back to ancient Rome, where it was occasionally used as a surname or cognomen. However, its popularity as a given name did not truly take off until the Middle Ages, when it was adopted by various European cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of Lux as a first name can be found in the writings of the 12th-century German abbess and composer Hildegard von Bingen. She referred to a nun named Lux in her correspondence, indicating that the name was in use during that time period.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Lux or its variations. In the 15th century, Lux Gebhart was a German painter and woodcarver known for his work in churches and monasteries. A few centuries later, in the early 1800s, Lux von Auffenberg was a Prussian general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars.
As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way into literature and the arts. Lux Terrae, meaning "Light of the Earth," was the title of a 19th-century novel by the French writer Émile Zola. Additionally, Lux Aeterna, or "Eternal Light," is a famous piece of choral music composed by Morten Lauridsen in the late 20th century.
The variation Luxx, with its distinctive double "x" ending, is a more modern take on the traditional name. While its origins are unclear, it likely emerged as a stylized spelling choice in recent decades, reflecting a desire for uniqueness and individuality.
Despite its relatively recent appearance, Luxx has already been embraced by a few notable public figures. Luxx Renovan is an Australian fashion designer known for her bold and innovative creations, while Luxx Noir is the stage name of a popular DJ and music producer from the United States.
Overall, the name Luxx carries a rich history and symbolic connection to light and illumination. While it may be a contemporary variation, it is rooted in a long tradition of names that celebrate brightness and radiance.
People
Luxx + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Luxx as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Luxx: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Luxx?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 114 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Luxx going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,006,617 US residents.
Is Luxx a common name?
We classify Luxx as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 115 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Luxx most popular?
The single biggest year for Luxx was 2024, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Luxx is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Luxx in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Luxx a male name?
Yes, 80.0% of people registered as Luxx in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Luxx still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Luxx in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Luxx can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Luxx?
Find out how many people share the name Luxx on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.