Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lucia.
National Rank (2025)
#83
All-Time Peak Rank
#83 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
59,335
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Lucia Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Lucia
According to SSA data, Lucia achieved its highest historical rank of #83 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 3,012 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 107.3%. 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 Lucia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+107.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,012Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
2yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:240
1890s:347
1900s:464
1910s:1,260
1920s:1,760
1930s:1,643
1940s:1,870
1950s:2,501
1960s:2,547
1970s:2,476
1980s:3,341
1990s:3,968
2000s:8,097
2010s:14,704
2020s:14,117
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLu-cia
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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