Lucia

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Light; Illumination

Background: The name Lucia originates from the Latin word 'lux,' meaning 'light.' This term is linked to the Italian form 'Lucia,' which means 'illumination' or 'light.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#535
Total births
56,400
Most popular decade
2020s (33,297 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+133 ranks)
Years in Top 100
1
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1926
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,201
Peak year
1989
Peak year births
10
Peak rank
#4,811
Most recent year
2004
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#9,948

Female

First year
1880
First year births
15
First year rank
#435
Peak year
2024
Peak year births
2,658
Peak rank
#98
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,658
Recent rank
#98

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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