Lucious
Lucious is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Light or born at dawn.
Origin and history
Lucious is a masculine given name derived from the Latin name Lucius, which is rooted in the word for light. Historically used as a Roman praenomen, it developed into various regional forms across Europe. In the United States, Lucious has been used consistently as a rare classic name.
Popularity in the United States
4,831 babies in the United States have been named Lucious since 1880. It ranks #1763 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1760.
States where it is most popular
- GA (40.4 %)
- MS (16.2 %)
- FL (12.2 %)
- AL (10.3 %)
- SC (9.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 142 |
| 1890-1900 | 139 |
| 1900-1910 | 186 |
| 1910-1920 | 517 |
| 1920-1930 | 643 |
| 1930-1940 | 528 |
| 1940-1950 | 550 |
| 1950-1960 | 589 |
| 1960-1970 | 299 |
| 1970-1980 | 250 |
| 1980-1990 | 193 |
| 1990-2000 | 121 |
| 2000-2010 | 195 |
| 2010-2019 | 312 |
| 2020-2029 | 167 |
Famous people named Lucious
- Lucious Jackson: Basketball Player
- Lucious Selmon: Football Player, Coach
Nicknames
Lou, Luke
Fun facts
- It derives from the ancient Latin praenomen Lucius, traditionally given to children born at daybreak.
- The name gained modern television visibility through the fictional character Lucious Lyon on the drama Empire.