Lucinda
Lucinda is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Light or bringer of light.
Origin and history
Lucinda is an elaboration of the Latin name Lucia, derived from the word for light. It gained popularity in English literature during the 17th and 18th centuries. In the U.S., it has a classic, vintage charm with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
38,401 babies in the United States have been named Lucinda since 1880. It ranks #705 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1406.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.1 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- PA (7.4 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- OH (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 869 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,042 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,035 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,642 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,715 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,383 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,367 |
| 1950-1960 | 8,988 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,697 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,644 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,203 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,111 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,392 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,603 |
| 2020-2029 | 710 |
Famous people named Lucinda
- Lucinda Williams: Singer, Songwriter
- Lucinda Riley: Author, Novelist
- Lucinda Jenney: Actress
Nicknames
Lucy, Cindy, Lu
Fun facts
- Lucinda was popularized by Cervantes in Don Quixote and later used frequently by 18th-century European poets.
- The name stems from the Latin root 'lux', which means light.