Lucille

Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
231,996 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1920 Peak Popularity Year
8,006 Peak Births

Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Lucille is derived from the Latin 'Lucilla', meaning 'light'. It evolved from 'Lux' to 'Lucilla' and eventually to 'Lucille'. The name connotes brightness and clarity. It has no biblical relevance. Lucille gained popularity in the late 19th century and is seen as elegant and charming today. Notable people with this name include Lucille Ball and Lucille Clifton.

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/luːˈsiːl/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Lucille is derived from the Latin name 'Lucilla', which is a diminutive form of 'Lux', meaning 'light'.

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Meaning

light

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Language Evolution

Lux, Lucilla, Lucille

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Historical Usage

The name Lucille became popular in the English-speaking world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in France before making its way to other countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lucy, Luce, Lucie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Lucille is often associated with elegance and charm, and it carries a vintage appeal that resonates with many.

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Famous People

Lucille Ball, Lucille Clifton, Lucille Roybal-Allard

📊 Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 8,006 peak births in 1920

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in South Dakota

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1415th of 7545 424
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1822nd of 6773 287
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 5099th of 7552 31
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 36th of 9107 124,293
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 94th of 9204 53,328
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 245th of 12526 22,425
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 750th of 19264 3,133
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1406th of 27321 1,705
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 737th of 35406 5,740
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 300th of 30306 13,227

Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 96.75%
2289th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
1.41%
20th/1416
4.42%
61st/1379
1.18%
28th/2366
2.89%
33rd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
5.63%
87th/1546
5.08%
79th/1556
4.04%
95th/2353
7.05%
109th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
13.52%
301st/2227
7.12%
173rd/2430
9.11%
260th/2853
10.34%
287th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
28.94%
850th/2937
16.88%
588th/3483
23.62%
831st/3518
21.14%
855th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
36.74%
1354th/3685
27.69%
1239th/4475
41.91%
2177th/5194
22.84%
1443rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
10.43%
478th/4582
16.46%
850th/5164
14.47%
1058th/7313
9.73%
726th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
3.94%
157th/3984
7.64%
343rd/4487
6.24%
426th/6822
5.00%
314th/6276

State-by-State Popularity

This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States

This name shows strongest popularity in South Dakota across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1415th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1822nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5099th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 36th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 94th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 245th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 750th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1406th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 737th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 300th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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