Lucie
Lucie is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Light.
Origin and history
Lucie is the French variation of the Latin name Lucia, derived from the word for light. It has long been popular in French-speaking countries and maintains a steady presence in the United States as a refined alternative to Lucy.
Popularity in the United States
7,749 babies in the United States have been named Lucie since 1880. It ranks #1900 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1186.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.2 %)
- NY (16.9 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- MA (5.4 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 205 |
| 1890-1900 | 259 |
| 1900-1910 | 232 |
| 1910-1920 | 544 |
| 1920-1930 | 521 |
| 1930-1940 | 319 |
| 1940-1950 | 332 |
| 1950-1960 | 520 |
| 1960-1970 | 347 |
| 1970-1980 | 195 |
| 1980-1990 | 229 |
| 1990-2000 | 402 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,090 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,526 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,028 |
Famous people named Lucie
- Lucie Arnaz: Actress, Singer
- Lucie Safarova: Tennis Player
- Lucie Aubrac: Resistance Fighter, Teacher
Nicknames
Lulu, Lu
Fun facts
- Lucie is a perennial favorite in France and French-speaking regions, maintaining enduring popularity over centuries.
- Lucie Manette is the compassionate central heroine of Charles Dickens's famous 1859 novel A Tale of Two Cities.