Will my child share the name Lucifer with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Lucifer per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lucifer in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lucifer becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lucifer is declining: down 1,708 places since 2020, to #3,256 in 2025. It peaked at #1,548 in 2020.

Is Lucifer a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lucifer 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.

Is Lucifer a popular baby name in the United States?

Lucifer does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Lucifer is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lucifer in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Lucifer

Lucifer has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1374 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #1548 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2016.

Lucifer is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lucifer in their class.