Luciano
Luciano is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Light or born at dawn.
Origin and history
Luciano is an Italian and Spanish name derived from the Latin Roman family name Lucianus, which stems from Lucius. It means light or born at dawn. In the United States, its popularity has risen significantly in recent years, becoming a well-established modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
17,631 babies in the United States have been named Luciano since 1880. It ranks #886 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #367.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.3 %)
- CA (19.9 %)
- NY (10.7 %)
- FL (10 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 235 |
| 1920-1930 | 392 |
| 1930-1940 | 344 |
| 1940-1950 | 312 |
| 1950-1960 | 403 |
| 1960-1970 | 503 |
| 1970-1980 | 588 |
| 1980-1990 | 778 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,190 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,605 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,957 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,274 |
Famous people named Luciano
- Luciano Pavarotti: Operatic Tenor, Singer
- Luciano Becchio: Professional Footballer
Nicknames
Lu, Lucha, Lucho
Fun facts
- Luciano derives ultimately from the Latin praenomen Lucius, which was historically associated with children born at daybreak.
- The name achieved global renown through world-famous Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti.