Lucille
Lucille is a French feminine form of the Latin name Lucius, meaning 'light' or 'illumination.' The name carries a vintage charm with its association to early 20th-century elegance.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,392. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 667
- 2012: 790
- 2013: 878
- 2014: 970
- 2015: 1,120
- 2016: 1,134
- 2017: 1,205
- 2018: 1,125
- 2019: 1,127
- 2020: 1,139
- 2021: 1,142
- 2022: 1,135
- 2023: 1,107
- 2024: 1,156
- 2025: 1,314
- 2026 (projected): 1,392
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong vintage appeal experiencing renewed interest
- •Offers versatile nickname options from classic Lucy to playful Lulu
- •Associated with the iconic Lucille Ball, giving it a cheerful, comedic legacy
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Famous People
Lucille Ball
Legendary comedian and actress
Lucille Clifton
Poet and author
Lucille Bogan
Blues singer
Lucille Lortel
Theater producer and actress
Statistics
232,571
Total births since 1880
1920
Peak year
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