Lucretia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lucretia has Latin origins, meaning wealth or profit. It evolved through various forms in different languages and is associated with a notable historical figure in Roman history. The name is often viewed as strong and virtuous, lacking biblical relevance, and gained popularity during the Renaissance. Variants include Lucrecia and Lucrezia, and it remains a classic name today.
The name Lucretia is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. 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, Lucretia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lucretia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 745th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 720th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 845th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 898th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1944th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10428th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 22160th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lucretia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lucretia"
Pronunciation
/luːˈkriːʃə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lucretia is derived from the Latin word 'lucretia', which is thought to be related to 'lucre', meaning 'profit'. It is also linked to the historical figure Lucretia, whose tragic story was a catalyst for the fall of the Roman monarchy.
Meaning
wealth, profit
Language Evolution
Lucretia (Latin), Lucretie (Old French), Lucrecia (Spanish), Lucrezia (Italian)
Historical Usage
Lucretia gained popularity in the Renaissance period, particularly due to its association with the noble Roman figure Lucretia, who was admired for her virtue and tragic fate.
Variants & Derivatives
Lucrecia, Lucrezia, Lucretie, Lucy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lucretia is perceived as a classic and somewhat aristocratic name, often associated with strength and virtue due to its historical roots.
Famous People
Lucretia Mott, an American Quaker and women's rights activist, Lucretia Garfield, the wife of U.S. President James A. Garfield
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lucretia"
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 of "Lucretia"
"Lucretia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 745th of 9107 | 1,691 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 720th of 9204 | 1,806 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 845th of 12526 | 2,651 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 898th of 19264 | 2,366 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1944th of 27321 | 1,047 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10428th of 35406 | 148 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 22160th of 30306 | 18 |
Regional Popularity of "Lucretia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 of "Lucretia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
58.40% 827th/1416 |
42.13% 581st/1379 |
40.70% 963rd/2366 |
67.25% 768th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
47.87% 740th/1546 |
33.35% 519th/1556 |
36.72% 864th/2353 |
57.47% 889th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
42.16% 939th/2227 |
32.80% 797th/2430 |
25.03% 714th/2853 |
40.14% 1114th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.19% 916th/2937 |
33.28% 1159th/3483 |
20.13% 708th/3518 |
32.69% 1322nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.33% 2039th/3685 |
67.04% 3000th/4475 |
32.09% 1667th/5194 |
54.55% 3446th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lucretia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lucretia" 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.