Loucile
The feminine form of the French name Louis, derived from the Germanic words meaning "renowned warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Loucile. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Loucile today is around 146 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loucile births was 1920 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loucile. 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
- • The typical person named Loucile is about 146 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Louciles were born before 1890.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Loucile. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1920
11 babies that year
Average age
146
years old
1929 SSA rank
#3,274
Tracked since 1906
Popularity
Loucile: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loucile from the 1900s through to the 1920s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 54 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Loucile 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 Loucile during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Loucile
The name Loucile is derived from the French language and has its roots in the Late Middle Ages, around the 15th century. It is believed to be a feminine form of the name Louis, which itself comes from the Germanic name Hludwig, meaning "famous warrior" or "famous in battle."
The earliest recorded use of the name Loucile can be traced back to France during the Renaissance period. While it was not a particularly common name at the time, it was used by a few notable individuals, such as Loucile de Montmorency, a French noblewoman who lived in the 16th century.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Loucile gained some popularity among the French aristocracy and upper classes. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Loucile de La Vallière, a prominent member of the court of King Louis XIV of France and one of his mistresses. She was born in 1644 and passed away in 1710.
In the 19th century, the name Loucile spread beyond France and became more widely used in other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Loucile d'Hervilly, a French writer and journalist who lived from 1832 to 1911 and was known for her works on women's rights and social issues.
Another individual of note with the name Loucile was Loucile Trent, an American actress and vaudeville performer who was active in the early 20th century. She was born in 1879 and passed away in 1944.
Loucile Hamill, an American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist, was also a prominent bearer of this name in the late 20th century. She was born in 1956 and won the gold medal in figure skating at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
While the name Loucile has never been among the most popular given names, it has a rich history and has been carried by several notable individuals throughout the centuries, particularly in France and the United States. Its origins can be traced back to the Late Middle Ages, and it has continued to be used, albeit relatively rarely, up to the present day.
People
Loucile + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loucile as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Loucile: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loucile?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loucile 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Loucile a common name?
We classify Loucile as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 99 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loucile most popular?
The single biggest year for Loucile was 1920, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loucile is about 146 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Loucile in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Loucile a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Loucile in the SSA data are female. 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 Loucile still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Loucile 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 Loucile 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Loucile?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Loucile on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.