Lucero
Lucero is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Bright star, light-bearer, or morning star.
Origin and history
Lucero is a Spanish name derived from the Latin word for light, traditionally referring to the morning star or bright Venus. In the United States, it has been used consistently since the late 20th century as a given name for girls.
Popularity in the United States
7,729 babies in the United States have been named Lucero since 1880. It ranks #1901 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1327.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.6 %)
- TX (29.9 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- AZ (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 389 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,635 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,255 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,515 |
| 2020-2029 | 812 |
Famous people named Lucero
- Lucero Hogaza: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Luce, Lucy
Fun facts
- In Spanish, 'lucero' refers to a bright star or planet, particularly Venus when visible at dawn.
- The name traces back to the Latin word 'lux', meaning light.