Luceil
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "light" or "bright one".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Luceil. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Luceil today is around 111 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Luceil births was 1915 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Luceil. 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 Luceil is about 111 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Luceils were born before 1925.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Luceil. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1915
15 babies that year
Average age
111
years old
1932 SSA rank
#4,811
Tracked since 1903
Popularity
Luceil: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Luceil from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 80 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Luceil 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 Luceil 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 Luceil
The name Luceil has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "lucis," meaning light or illumination. This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as bringing light or enlightenment into the world.
During the Roman era, the name Luceil was often associated with the goddess of childbirth, Lucina, who was believed to assist in the safe delivery of newborns. It is possible that some parents bestowed this name upon their children as a way of seeking the goddess's protection and guidance during the birthing process.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Luceil can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. He mentioned a woman named Luceil who was a prominent figure in the city of Rome during the 1st century BC.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Luceil maintained a presence in various European regions, particularly in France and Italy. It was during this time that the name began to be associated with the concept of radiance and beauty, further cementing its connection to light and illumination.
In the 14th century, a French noblewoman named Luceil de Montfort gained recognition for her involvement in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. She was known for her bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance period, the name Luceil was popularized by the Italian artist and sculptor, Luceil Ghiberti, who lived from 1378 to 1455. He is best known for his work on the bronze doors of the Baptistery of Florence, which were dubbed the "Gates of Paradise" by Michelangelo.
In the 17th century, a French philosopher and mathematician named Luceil de Fermat made significant contributions to the field of probability theory and laid the foundations for modern calculus.
Another notable figure bearing the name Luceil was the English writer and poet Luceil Landon, who lived from 1802 to 1838. She was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time and was renowned for her romantic poetry and novels.
While the name Luceil has experienced varying degrees of popularity throughout history, it has consistently maintained its connection to the concepts of light, illumination, and radiance. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of names that evoke imagery of beauty and enlightenment.
People
Luceil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Luceil 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
Luceil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Luceil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Luceil 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Luceil a common name?
We classify Luceil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 142 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Luceil most popular?
The single biggest year for Luceil was 1915, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Luceil is about 111 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 Luceil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Luceil a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Luceil 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 Luceil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Luceil 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 Luceil 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 many people are named Luceil?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.