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

Popularity of Lucinda by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 105 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lucinda.

The history of the first name Lucinda

The name Lucinda is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman name Lucinda or Lucindus. It is believed to have first emerged during the Roman era, likely between the 1st and 5th centuries AD. The name is a combination of the Latin words "lux" meaning light and "cindo" meaning to shine, essentially translating to "shining light" or "bringer of light."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lucinda can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Pliny the Elder, who lived from 23-79 AD. He mentioned a woman named Lucinda in his work "Naturalis Historia," a vast encyclopedic work on the natural world.

In the 4th century, there is evidence of a Christian martyr named Lucinda who was persecuted and killed for her faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Her story is recounted in the "Acta Sanctorum," a collection of hagiographies published by Jesuit scholars in the 17th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Lucinda gained popularity in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy, Spain, and Portugal. One notable bearer of the name was Lucinda Espriella, a Spanish writer and poet who lived in the late 15th century and was known for her romantic and religious works.

In the 16th century, the name was also used in England, as evidenced by the record of Lucinda Wotton, born in 1534, who was a member of the English gentry and a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable Lucinda was Lucinda Bingham, an American writer and poet who lived from 1798 to 1868. She was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time and published several collections of poetry and prose.

In the 19th century, the name gained further popularity, particularly in the United States. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Lucinda Stratton, born in 1836, who was a pioneer and women's rights activist. She was a prominent figure in the early days of the women's suffrage movement and worked tirelessly to secure voting rights for women.

As the name Lucinda continued to be used throughout the centuries, it has been borne by various notable individuals, including Lucinda Gamble (1921-2018), an American civil rights activist, and Lucinda Williams (born 1953), an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and musician.

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