Lusia
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "light" or "bright".
Name Census estimates that about 214 living Americans carry the first name Lusia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lusia today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lusia births was 1999 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lusia. 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.
People living today
214
~ 1 in 1,601,656 Americans
Peak year
1999
13 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,499
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Lusia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lusia from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 61 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lusia 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 Lusia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lusias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lusia
The name Lusia originates from the Latin language and is a variant of the feminine name Lucia. It is derived from the Latin word "lux," which means light. The name traces its roots back to ancient Roman times, likely emerging during the height of the Roman Empire.
In early Christianity, the name Lusia gained significance as a name for martyrs and saints. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Saint Lucia, a 3rd-century Sicilian martyr who was venerated for her faith and courage. The legend of Saint Lucia, who is often depicted with a wreath of candles, symbolizes the light of faith and the triumph of good over evil.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Lusia or its variants. One of the earliest examples is Lusia of Thuringia (1200-1249), a German noblewoman and abbess of the Benedictine convent in Hitzacker. Another notable bearer of the name was Lusia de' Pitti (1480-1537), an Italian Renaissance noblewoman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the cultural and artistic life of Florence.
In the realm of literature, the name Lusia has been used by various authors. One example is Lusia, a character in the novel "The Children of the Abbey" by Regina Maria Roche, published in 1796. This novel was a popular work of sentimental fiction in its time and helped to popularize the name.
Moving into the 20th century, Lusia Gara (1910-2008) was an Italian soprano who gained international recognition for her operatic performances. She was particularly acclaimed for her interpretations of the works of Giuseppe Verdi and other Italian composers.
Another notable figure was Lusia Steurs (1907-1991), a Belgian politician and feminist activist who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in Belgium. She served as a member of the Belgian Senate and was a vocal advocate for women's rights and gender equality.
It is important to note that while the name Lusia has appeared throughout history, it has never been a widely popular name in most cultures. It has remained a relatively uncommon and distinctive name, often associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.
People
Lusia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lusia 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
Lusia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lusia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 214 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lusia 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 1,601,656 US residents.
Is Lusia a common name?
We classify Lusia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 243 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lusia most popular?
The single biggest year for Lusia was 1999, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lusia is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lusia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lusia 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.