Baby Name Popularity Profile

Lucien

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Lucien.

✦ Of light 🌍 Latin, French traditional
National Rank (2025) #899
All-Time Peak Rank #397 Achieved 1880
Total U.S. Births 9,993 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 99.9% Boy / 0.1% Girl Overwhelmingly Male
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 265 births in 2025
πŸ’‘ The Lucien Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Of light
Language Origin Latin, French
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Roman praenomen Lucius, which comes from Latin 'lux' meaning 'light'. It is a common name in French culture.
Common Nicknames
Luc Lou
Alternative Spellings
Lucian
Pronunciation: LOO-shΙ™n
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Lucien

According to SSA data, Lucien achieved its highest historical rank of #397 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 265 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 63.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Lucien across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +63.6% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 265 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 10 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 128
1890s: 120
1900s: 155
1910s: 911
1920s: 1,285
1930s: 739
1940s: 745
1950s: 518
1960s: 345
1970s: 321
1980s: 344
1990s: 337
2000s: 1,059
2010s: 1,650
2020s: 1,336

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Luc-i-en
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: 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.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Maine
Top States Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Louisiana, Massachusetts
States with Data 38
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Maine Unranked 526 1916 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 315 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 301 1923 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 593 1927 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 681 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #354 169 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 19 1925 Insufficient historical volume
New York #676 754 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #427 70 2016 Insufficient historical volume
California #676 627 2025 +41.4% Growth
Florida #833 209 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #668 91 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 78 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #999 292 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia Unranked 65 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #729 29 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #1414 108 2021 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #1123 60 1923 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #849 60 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #657 39 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 5 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania Unranked 73 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #547 19 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona Unranked 15 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana Unranked 27 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #908 52 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #1209 36 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 20 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #673 11 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 6 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 10 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 5 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia Unranked 7 2024 Insufficient historical volume

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