Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lucian.
National Rank (2025)
#462
All-Time Peak Rank
#292 (1881)
Total U.S. Births
14,469
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Lucian Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Lucian
According to SSA data, Lucian achieved its highest historical rank of #292 in 1881. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 670 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 58.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lucian scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+58.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record670Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:219
1890s:160
1900s:162
1910s:770
1920s:957
1930s:546
1940s:490
1950s:448
1960s:300
1970s:272
1980s:300
1990s:372
2000s:1,873
2010s:4,249
2020s:3,351
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLu-cian
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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