Find out how popular the first name Lucifer has been for the last 22 years (from 2002 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lucifer by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Lucifer is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 43 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Lucifer.

The history of the first name Lucifer

The name Lucifer originates from the Latin word "lucifer" which means "light-bearer" or "morning star". It is derived from the Latin words "lux" meaning light and "ferre" meaning to bear or carry. The name has its roots in ancient Roman culture and mythology.

The name Lucifer first appeared in the King James Version of the Bible, which was published in 1611. In this text, Lucifer was used to refer to the morning star or the planet Venus. It was also used as a reference to the Devil or Satan in the book of Isaiah.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lucifer was Lucifer Calaritanus, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD on the island of Sardinia. He was persecuted and executed for his religious beliefs during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.

Another notable figure named Lucifer was Lucifer of Cagliari, a 4th-century bishop and theologian who lived in Sardinia. He was known for his staunch opposition to the Arian heresy and his defense of the doctrine of the Trinity.

In the 17th century, a Dutch philosopher and writer named Lucifer Holmius de Hartogvelt (1616-1679) used the name Lucifer as his pseudonym. He was known for his controversial and satirical writings which often criticized religious and political authorities.

A famous figure in the 18th century with the name Lucifer was Lucifer Trelawney (1744-1809), an English nobleman and politician who served as a member of the British Parliament.

In the 19th century, there was a French writer and poet named Lucifer Alphonse Vaudère (1826-1898) who published several works of poetry and literary criticism under the name Lucifer.

Despite its association with the Devil or Satan in some religious contexts, the name Lucifer has been used throughout history by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures, often reflecting its original meaning as a "light-bearer" or "morning star".

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