Total births
250
Girls' name · since 1885
Lumina
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 250 babies named Lumina, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4679
- among girls today
- 250
- born since 1885
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Lumina currently ranks #4679 among girls' names in America, with 250 babies recorded since 1885.
Social Security Administration records show Lumina recorded 250 times among girls since 1885, holding rank #4679 nationally today, ahead of 74% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 2025.
- #4679 among girls today
- 250 born since 1885
- 2020s peak decade
- 74% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lumina is currently the #4679 girls' name in America, more common than 74% of girls - 250 born since 1885, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4679
- among girls today
- 250
- born since 1885
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Lumina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4679
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 74% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Lumina was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
31 babies were named Lumina in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Lumina compares
250 41th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lumina's all-time total is 35% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lumina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 250 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lumina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lumina's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1885, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lumina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#4,679
Active since
1885
Lumina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 141 years of records
Lumina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Lumina's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Lumina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 7
1920s
7 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
82 births
- 2020s
2020s
146 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 146 births (58% of all-time use).
Lumina by state
Where Lumina concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 29 | 11.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 2.4% |
California share of Lumina's total US births 11.6%
Even split
29 of 250 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lumina? ▼
Lumina has been given to 250 babies in the U.S. since 1885, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4679 as of the latest data. 31 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Lumina most popular? ▼
Lumina was most popular in the 2020s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Lumina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lumina are California (29 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Lumina been used? ▼
Lumina has been recorded in Social Security data since 1885, spanning 141 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lumina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lumi, Lumen, Luma, Lummie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lumina's data
- California records the most Luminas (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lumina
Nearby Names Like Lumina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lumina
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Luma Girl
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Lummie Girl
77 births
Lumiere Girl
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Jacinta #4682
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1,705 births · Peak 1918
Adia #4683
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1885–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lumina: #4679 Girls' Name - 250 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lumina. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lumina draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.