Lucile
Lucile is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Light.
Origin and history
Lucile is a French feminine name derived from the Latin name Lucilla, a diminutive of Lucia. It carries the etymological meaning of 'light'. The name was very popular in the United States in the early 20th century, though it has become relatively rare in contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
34,887 babies in the United States have been named Lucile since 1880. It ranks #747 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1919.
States where it is most popular
- GA (15.9 %)
- AL (11.5 %)
- SC (8.8 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
- MS (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 701 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,412 |
| 1900-1910 | 4,566 |
| 1910-1920 | 11,738 |
| 1920-1930 | 9,314 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,913 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,349 |
| 1950-1960 | 708 |
| 1960-1970 | 218 |
| 1970-1980 | 80 |
| 1980-1990 | 54 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 232 |
| 2010-2019 | 314 |
| 2020-2029 | 182 |
Famous people named Lucile
- Lucile Hadžihalilović: Director, Screenwriter
- Lucile Watson: Actress
Nicknames
Lucy, Lu, Cie
Fun facts
- Lucile was a common fixture in the top 100 U.S. baby names during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Lucile is the traditional French spelling, whereas Lucille with a double 'l' gained higher overall popularity in the U.S.