Lucis
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "lux" meaning "light".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lucis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lucis today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lucis births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lucis. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lucis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,382
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Lucis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lucis 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 Lucis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lucis
The name Lucis is derived from the Latin word "lux," meaning "light." It can be traced back to ancient Roman culture, where it was used as a name to symbolize brightness, clarity, and illumination. The name's origins are deeply rooted in the Latin language, which was prevalent throughout the Roman Empire during its heyday.
In ancient Roman mythology, the goddess Aurora was often associated with the dawn and the first rays of light, making the name Lucis a fitting tribute to the divine embodiment of illumination. It is possible that the name may have been used as a moniker for individuals born at dawn or during the early hours of the morning, symbolizing the arrival of a new light into the world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lucis can be found in the writings of the Roman philosopher Seneca, who lived from 4 BC to 65 AD. Seneca mentioned a character named Lucis in one of his philosophical works, indicating that the name was in use during the early years of the Roman Empire.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lucis. One such figure was Lucis Accius, a Roman tragic poet who lived from 170 BC to 86 BC. His works, though largely lost, were highly regarded in his time and influenced later Roman writers.
Another prominent individual with the name Lucis was Lucis Cornelius Sulla, a Roman dictator who lived from 138 BC to 78 BC. Sulla played a significant role in the Roman Civil Wars, ultimately emerging as the victor and establishing himself as the first dictator of the Roman Republic.
In the realm of Christianity, the name Lucis was associated with the concept of divine light and illumination. One notable figure was Lucis of Cyrene, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. He was known for his unwavering faith and ultimately sacrificed his life for his beliefs.
During the Renaissance period, the name Lucis gained popularity among intellectuals and artists who embraced the ideals of humanism and the pursuit of knowledge. One such individual was Lucis Pacioli, an Italian mathematician and Franciscan friar who lived from 1447 to 1517. Pacioli is often credited as the "Father of Accounting" for his groundbreaking work in the field of bookkeeping and double-entry accounting.
Another notable figure was Lucis Cambiaso, an Italian Renaissance painter who lived from 1527 to 1585. Cambiaso was renowned for his fresco works and his ability to capture the interplay of light and shadow in his paintings, making his name a fitting tribute to the concept of illumination.
People
Lucis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lucis 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
Lucis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lucis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lucis 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lucis a common name?
We classify Lucis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lucis most popular?
The single biggest year for Lucis was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lucis is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lucis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lucis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lucis in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Lucis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lucis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lucis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Lucis?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.