Lugenia
A feminine name derived from the Germanic root "lug", meaning "bright" or "shining".
Name Census estimates that about 206 living Americans carry the first name Lugenia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lugenia today is around 71 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lugenia births was 1929 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lugenia. 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 Lugenia is about 71 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lugenias were born before 1965.
People living today
206
~ 1 in 1,663,856 Americans
Peak year
1929
25 babies that year
Average age
71
years old
1985 SSA rank
#11,715
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Lugenia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lugenia from the 1880s through to the 1980s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 160 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lugenia 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 Lugenia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lugenias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lugenia
The given name Lugenia has its origins in the Latin language, derived from the feminine form of the name Lucius, which means "light" or "bright." It is believed to have emerged during the Roman era, between the 8th century BC and the 5th century AD, when Latin was the dominant language across much of Europe and the Mediterranean region.
Lugenia was a relatively uncommon name during ancient times, with few notable historical references. However, it is recorded that a Roman woman named Lugenia Priscilla lived during the 1st century AD and was mentioned in a few inscriptions found in the city of Rome.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lugenia can be traced back to the 12th century, when a noblewoman named Lugenia de Montfort was born in France around 1150. She was known for her involvement in the Crusades and her support for the Knights Templar.
In the 16th century, Lugenia Borgia (1480-1519) was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance. She was a member of the powerful Borgia family and was known for her beauty, intelligence, and political influence.
During the 17th century, Lugenia van der Gracht (1628-1697) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who specialized in still-life paintings and was considered a master of her craft.
In the 19th century, Lugenia Burns Hope (1871-1947) was an American educator and activist who fought for women's rights and racial equality. She co-founded the Neighborhood Union in Atlanta, Georgia, which provided educational and social services to African American communities.
Another notable figure with the name Lugenia was Lugenia Bailey (1858-1924), an American musician and composer who was one of the first African American women to have her compositions published and performed in the United States.
While the name Lugenia has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other feminine names. Its Latin roots and association with concepts of light and brightness have contributed to its enduring appeal, even if it has been overshadowed by more popular names in modern times.
People
Lugenia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lugenia 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
Lugenia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lugenia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 206 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lugenia 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 1,663,856 US residents.
Is Lugenia a common name?
We classify Lugenia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 777 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lugenia most popular?
The single biggest year for Lugenia was 1929, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lugenia is about 71 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lugenia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lugenia in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.