Lucius
Lucius is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Light or born at dawn.
Origin and history
Lucius is a classical Latin given name derived from the word 'lux', meaning light. Historically prominent in Ancient Rome, it was one of the few standard Roman praenomina. In the United States, it maintains a steady, classic presence, occasionally chosen by parents seeking a literary or historic alternative to Lucas.
Popularity in the United States
10,108 babies in the United States have been named Lucius since 1880. It ranks #1190 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1116.
States where it is most popular
- GA (21.3 %)
- SC (13.6 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
- TX (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 327 |
| 1890-1900 | 291 |
| 1900-1910 | 351 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,029 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,142 |
| 1930-1940 | 799 |
| 1940-1950 | 777 |
| 1950-1960 | 737 |
| 1960-1970 | 513 |
| 1970-1980 | 413 |
| 1980-1990 | 354 |
| 1990-2000 | 248 |
| 2000-2010 | 886 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,314 |
| 2020-2029 | 927 |
Famous people named Lucius
- Lucius Cary: politician, scholar
- Lucius Malfoy: fictional character
Fun facts
- Lucius was one of only about eighteen personal names routinely given to men in Ancient Rome.
- The name appears prominently in literature, including Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' and 'Titus Andronicus'.