Lucerito
A feminine Spanish diminutive meaning "little light" or "little star".
Name Census estimates that about 365 living Americans carry the first name Lucerito. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lucerito today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lucerito births was 1989 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lucerito. 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.
People living today
365
~ 1 in 939,053 Americans
Peak year
1989
46 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,037
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Lucerito: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lucerito from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 194 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lucerito 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 Lucerito during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Luceritos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Lucerito, while New York, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 47 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lucerito
Lucerito is a Spanish diminutive form of the name Luz, meaning "little light." It is derived from the Latin word "lux," which means light or radiance. The name's origins can be traced back to the Roman Empire, where it was used to refer to the goddess of dawn, Aurora.
In Spanish culture, Lucerito is a popular name given to baby girls, often seen as a symbol of brightness, hope, and joy. The name's association with light and radiance has made it a favored choice among parents who wish to bestow upon their children a sense of warmth and positivity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lucerito can be found in the works of Spanish poet and playwright Lope de Vega (1562-1635). In his plays and poems, he often used the name to represent characters of innocence and purity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lucerito. One of the most famous was Lucerito Vazquez (1905-1957), a Mexican singer and actress who gained popularity during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Her melodious voice and captivating performances earned her a place in the hearts of audiences across Latin America.
Another noteworthy figure was Lucerito Acuña (1929-2014), a Chilean poet and author. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
In the realm of sports, Lucerito Guadalupe Quintero (born 1982) is a Mexican taekwondo practitioner who has represented her country in multiple international competitions, including the Olympic Games.
Lucerito Zazueta (born 1989) is a contemporary Mexican singer and television personality, known for her participation in various reality shows and her successful music career.
Lastly, Lucerito Muñoz (born 1991) is a Honduran beauty queen and model who won the title of Miss Honduras Universe in 2014, representing her country in the prestigious Miss Universe pageant.
People
Lucerito + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lucerito 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
Lucerito: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lucerito?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 365 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lucerito 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 939,053 US residents.
Is Lucerito a common name?
We classify Lucerito as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 380 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lucerito most popular?
The single biggest year for Lucerito was 1989, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lucerito is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lucerito a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lucerito 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.
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.