Lucienne
Of French origin meaning "light" or "bright".
Name Census estimates that about 975 living Americans carry the first name Lucienne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lucienne today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lucienne births was 2011 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lucienne. 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
975
~ 1 in 351,543 Americans
Peak year
2011
43 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,330
Tracked since 1899
Popularity
Lucienne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lucienne from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 14 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 312 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lucienne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lucienne 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 Lucienne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Luciennes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Maine, California, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Lucienne, while Rhode Island, New York, New Hampshire recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 59 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lucienne
The name Lucienne has its roots in the French language and culture, originating from the Late Latin name Luciana, which itself is derived from the Roman family name Lucius. The name Lucius is believed to have come from the Latin word "lux," meaning light. Therefore, Lucienne can be interpreted as meaning "light" or "bright."
The name Lucienne gained popularity during the Middle Ages in France, particularly among the nobility and upper classes. It was often used as a feminine form of the masculine name Lucien or Lucian. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Lucienne dates back to the 12th century in the writings of the French poet and troubadour Bertran de Born.
In the 16th century, the name Lucienne was associated with Saint Lucienne of Rheims, a French nun and abbess who lived in the 7th century. She is revered as the patron saint of embroiderers and lacemakers, and her feast day is celebrated on June 23rd in the Catholic Church.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lucienne. One of the earliest recorded was Lucienne de La Porte (1518-1594), a French noblewoman and lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici. Another prominent figure was Lucienne Heuvelmans (1885-1944), a Belgian writer and feminist activist who fought for women's rights and education.
In the 20th century, Lucienne Day (1917-2010) was a renowned British textile designer and furniture designer, known for her abstract patterns and contributions to the contemporary design movement. Lucienne Bloch (1909-1999) was a Swiss-American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who worked with leading figures in the field, such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung.
Lucienne Legrand (1920-2020) was a French singer and actress who enjoyed a successful career in cabaret and film, appearing in over 40 movies during her lifetime. She was also known for her philanthropic work and advocacy for animal welfare.
While the name Lucienne has deep historical roots, it has maintained its appeal and continues to be used in various cultures around the world, serving as a reminder of its enduring connection to light and brightness.
People
Lucienne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lucienne 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
Lucienne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lucienne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 975 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lucienne 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 351,543 US residents.
Is Lucienne a common name?
We classify Lucienne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,683 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lucienne most popular?
The single biggest year for Lucienne was 2011, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lucienne is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lucienne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lucienne 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.