Lucien
Lucien is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Light or born at dawn.
Origin and history
Lucien is the French form of the Roman name Lucianus, derived from Lucius. It has a long history in French-speaking countries and has seen a steady resurgence in contemporary U.S. name usage. It offers a classic yet distinct alternative to more common names like Lucas or Luke.
Popularity in the United States
9,993 babies in the United States have been named Lucien since 1880. It ranks #1197 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #921.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14 %)
- MA (12.6 %)
- CA (11.6 %)
- LA (11 %)
- ME (9.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 128 |
| 1890-1900 | 120 |
| 1900-1910 | 155 |
| 1910-1920 | 911 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,285 |
| 1930-1940 | 739 |
| 1940-1950 | 745 |
| 1950-1960 | 518 |
| 1960-1970 | 345 |
| 1970-1980 | 321 |
| 1980-1990 | 344 |
| 1990-2000 | 337 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,059 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,650 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,336 |
Famous people named Lucien
- Lucien Carr: journalist
- Lucien Freud: painter, artist
Nicknames
Luc, Lou
Fun facts
- Lucien derives from the Latin name Lucianus, which traces back to the Latin word 'lux' meaning light.
- Lucien Chardon is the central protagonist in Honoré de Balzac's famous nineteenth-century novel sequence Lost Illusions.