Lucia
Lucia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Light.
Origin and history
Lucia is a feminine given name of Latin origin derived from the word 'lux', meaning light. Historically popular across Europe, it has seen a major resurgence in the United States in recent decades, rising into the top 150 names for girls.
Popularity in the United States
59,335 babies in the United States have been named Lucia since 1880. It ranks #530 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #120.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21 %)
- TX (15.9 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- FL (6 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 240 |
| 1890-1900 | 347 |
| 1900-1910 | 464 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,260 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,760 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,643 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,870 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,501 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,547 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,476 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,341 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,968 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,097 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,704 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,117 |
Famous people named Lucia
- Lucia Micarelli: Violinism, Actress
- Lucia Evans: Singer
Nicknames
Lucy, Lu, Lulu
Fun facts
- Derived from the ancient Roman praenomen Lucius, which was traditionally given to children born at dawn.
- Celebrated on December 13th, Saint Lucy's Day is a major festival of light in Scandinavian and European traditions.
- Lucia has surged in popularity in the 2020s, ranking among the top 150 female names in the United States.