Lius
A Latin name possibly derived from Lucius meaning light or bright.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lius today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lius births was 1982 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lius. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1982
5 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1982 SSA rank
#6,963
Tracked since 1982
Census
Lius in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 335 people with the first name Lius, which placed it at #27,353 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#27,353
National first-name rank
People counted
335
335 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
94.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lius
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lius is Hispanic at 94.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lius described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lius at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.3% · 316
- White2.4% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 5
- Black or African American1.2% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
- Two or more races0.3% · 1
Popularity
Lius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lius by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lius
The name Lius has its linguistic origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The Etruscans were a sophisticated culture known for their art, architecture, and advanced understanding of engineering. The name Lius is believed to have been derived from the Etruscan word "luiss," which translates to "light" or "radiance."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lius can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions found on the walls of the Tomba dell'Orco II, a remarkable funerary monument located in the necropolis of Tarquinia. This tomb dates back to the 6th century BCE and serves as a testament to the significance the Etruscans placed on preserving the names of their people.
Among the notable historical figures bearing the name Lius is Lius Lartius, a celebrated Roman military commander from the 6th century BCE. According to the ancient Roman historian Livy, Lius Lartius played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Roman Republic and the formation of the Roman Senate.
In the realm of ancient philosophy, Lius Seneca, born in 4 BCE, was a renowned Stoic philosopher and dramatist. His writings, such as his Letters to Lucilius and his philosophical treatises, have had a profound impact on Western thought and continue to influence modern ethical and moral discourse.
Fast forward to the 13th century, Lius Duillier was a prominent French nobleman and military leader who fought valiantly in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France. His bravery and strategic prowess were documented in various chronicles of the time, cementing his place in medieval European history.
In the Renaissance era, Lius Lioni, an Italian painter from Venice, gained recognition for his masterful depictions of religious subjects and portraits. Born in 1475, Lioni's works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy, showcasing the artistic brilliance of the period.
Throughout history, the name Lius has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor. While the origins of the name may be rooted in ancient Etruscan culture, its enduring legacy continues to resonate across generations and civilizations.
People
Lius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lius going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lius a common name?
We classify Lius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lius most popular?
The single biggest year for Lius was 1982, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lius is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lius in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 335 people with the name Lius, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #27,353 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lius in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lius?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lius leans strongly male. 334 people counted with this name were male (98.8%), compared with 4 female bearers (1.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lius?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lius is Hispanic at 94.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lius most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Lius in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (316 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lius in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lius in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lius can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Lius?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Lius at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.