Luciana
Luciana is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Light or illuminated.
Origin and history
Luciana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Lucianus, meaning light or illumination. The name has long been popular in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking regions. In the United States, its usage has grown significantly in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
16,629 babies in the United States have been named Luciana since 1880. It ranks #1188 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #338.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.2 %)
- TX (13 %)
- FL (11.2 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- NJ (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 87 |
| 1930-1940 | 64 |
| 1940-1950 | 23 |
| 1950-1960 | 54 |
| 1960-1970 | 122 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,082 |
| 1980-1990 | 402 |
| 1990-2000 | 376 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,168 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,594 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,606 |
Famous people named Luciana
- Luciana Paluzzi: Actress
- Luciana Barroso: Interior Designer
- Luciana Gimenez: Television Host, Model
Nicknames
Luci, Lucy, Lulu, Ciana
Fun facts
- Luciana derives from Lucianus, an patronymic form of the ancient Latin name Lucius, derived from lux meaning light.
- Luciana has seen a marked increase in popularity in the United States during the 21st century.