Lucuis
Latin origin name meaning "light-bearer" or "bringer of light".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Lucuis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lucuis today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lucuis births was 1916 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lucuis. 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
- • The typical person named Lucuis is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lucuis' were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lucuis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1916
5 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1931 SSA rank
#4,112
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Lucuis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lucuis from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lucuis 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 Lucuis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lucuis
The name Lucuis is derived from the Latin name Lucius, which itself is derived from the Latin word "lux" meaning "light". It has its origins in ancient Roman culture, with the earliest recorded use dating back to the 1st century BCE.
In ancient Rome, the name Lucius was a popular praenomen (personal name) among the aristocratic families of the time. It was often given to the first-born son, symbolizing the "light" or "brightness" that the child brought to the family.
One of the earliest and most notable bearers of the name Lucius was Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a famous Stoic philosopher who lived from 4 BCE to 65 CE. He was a prominent figure during the reign of the Roman emperor Nero and is best known for his philosophical writings on ethics and morality.
Another notable Lucius was Lucius Junius Moderatus Columella, a Roman author and military officer who lived in the 1st century CE. He wrote extensively on agriculture and is considered one of the most important writers on the subject in ancient times.
In the 3rd century CE, Lucius Septimius Severus was a Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 CE. He was born in Leptis Magna (modern-day Libya) and is known for his military campaigns and for establishing the Severan dynasty.
During the Middle Ages, the name Lucius was used by several prominent figures in the Christian Church. One such figure was Lucius III, who served as Pope from 1181 to 1185. He is remembered for his efforts to maintain the power and authority of the papacy.
In the Renaissance period, Lucius was the name of several artists and scholars. Lucius Cary, Viscount Falkland (1610-1643), was an English politician and writer who played a significant role in the English Civil War.
While the name Lucuis is a relatively uncommon variant of the more traditional Lucius, it still carries the same symbolic meaning of "light" and has a rich historical background rooted in ancient Roman culture and beyond.
People
Lucuis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lucuis 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
Lucuis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lucuis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lucuis 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Lucuis a common name?
We classify Lucuis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lucuis most popular?
The single biggest year for Lucuis was 1916, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lucuis is about 67 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 Lucuis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lucuis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lucuis 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 Lucuis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lucuis 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 Lucuis 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 people have the name Lucuis?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Lucuis on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.