Lucille first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Lucille has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Lucille

A feminine name of French origin meaning "light" or "bringer of light".

Popularity of Lucille by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Lucille is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 1,102 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lucille.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 1,102
2022 0 1,126
2021 0 1,139
2020 0 1,137
2019 0 1,126
2018 0 1,124
2017 0 1,204
2016 0 1,132
2015 0 1,120
2014 0 970
2013 0 878
2012 0 790
2011 0 667
2010 0 634
2009 0 538
2008 0 503
2007 0 380
2006 0 386
2005 0 323
2004 0 284
2003 0 252
2002 0 199
2001 0 192
2000 0 154
1999 0 163
1998 0 142
1997 0 132
1996 0 119
1995 0 115
1994 0 131
1993 0 113
1992 0 89
1991 0 99
1990 0 112
1989 0 113
1988 0 96
1987 0 96
1986 0 97
1985 0 94
1984 0 98
1983 0 123
1982 0 109
1981 0 100
1980 0 126
1979 0 105
1978 0 88
1977 0 121
1976 0 135
1975 0 105
1974 0 131

The history of the first name Lucille

The name Lucille has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "lux," meaning light, and is a feminine form of the masculine name Lucius. The name was popular among the Romans and was often given to girls born at dawn or during daylight hours.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lucille can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a woman named Lucilla in his work "Ab Urbe Condita" (History of Rome). This work, written in the 1st century BC, provides a glimpse into the use of the name during the Roman Republic.

In the early days of Christianity, the name Lucille gained additional significance as it was associated with the Latin word "lucerna," meaning lamp or lantern. This connection made the name appealing to Christian families who saw it as a symbol of light and spiritual enlightenment.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Lucille experienced a resurgence in popularity across Europe, particularly in France and Italy. One notable bearer of the name was Lucille of Navarre (1170-1239), a noblewoman and countess who played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of her time.

As the Renaissance period dawned, the name Lucille continued to be used, and several notable figures bore this moniker. Among them was Lucille de Souvré (1565-1637), a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie de' Medici.

In the 19th century, the name Lucille gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom. One famous bearer of the name was Lucille Ball (1911-1989), an American actress, comedian, and television pioneer who starred in the iconic sitcom "I Love Lucy."

Other notable figures named Lucille throughout history include Lucille Désirée Godard (1776-1834), a French writer and poet; Lucille Fay LeSueur (1868-1946), an American opera singer better known as Joan Crawford; and Lucille Ricksen (1909-1925), a famous American child actress of the silent film era.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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