Light is a distinctive choice, ranked #2001 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Light in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2001
About the Name Light
2024 marks Light's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #2001. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2017.
Light is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Light
Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Light per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Light in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Light has held a stable position around #2001 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #2001 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Light is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Light does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Lights in the wild.
14
UK babies named Light (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 2811 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Light
Likely around 1 other Light in the class
UK Popularity (2017–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Light
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Judith Ellen Light is an American actress. She made her professional stage debut in 1970, before making her Broadway debut in the 1975 revival of A Doll's House.