Luci
Luci is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Light.
Origin and history
Luci is a feminine name derived from the Latin name Lucia, which ultimately stems from the word for light. It serves both as an independent given name and as a modern spelling variant of the classic nickname Lucy. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,865 babies in the United States have been named Luci since 1880. It ranks #3312 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1690.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.4 %)
- TX (24.7 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 208 |
| 1960-1970 | 418 |
| 1970-1980 | 236 |
| 1980-1990 | 165 |
| 1990-2000 | 187 |
| 2000-2010 | 516 |
| 2010-2019 | 695 |
| 2020-2029 | 411 |
Famous people named Luci
- Luci Baines Johnson: Businesswoman, Philanthropist
Fun facts
- Luci offers a streamlined, modern alternative to the traditional English spelling Lucy and the French Lucie.
- While originally a short form for Lucille, Lucinda, or Lucia, it is now frequently given as an independent legal name.