Lucia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lucia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lucia?
Lucia is spelled L-U-C-I-A. The name has 5 letters.
Lucia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from the Latin word “lux,” meaning “light.”
- Origin
- The name Lucia is commonly associated with Latin origins, reflecting its derivation from the word for “light.”
- Pronunciation
- LOO-shee-uh · 3 syllables
Lucia Popularity in 2025
Rank#83
Recorded Births3,012
- Girls usage rose 15 places to #83 and recorded 349 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lucia Mean?
Derived from the Latin word “lux,” meaning “light.”
Origin: The name Lucia is commonly associated with Latin origins, reflecting its derivation from the word for “light.”
How Do You Pronounce Lucia?
PronunciationLOO-shee-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Lucia?
- History
- The name Lucia has historical use documented in various Latin texts and has been adopted across multiple cultures. It is connected to Saint Lucia, a Christian martyr known since early medieval times.
Lucia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 3,012 | #83 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,663 | #98 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,442 | #109 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,222 | #126 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,025 | #136 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,753 | #160 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,819 | #157 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,612 | #183 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,662 | #185 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,523 | #213 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,453 | #225 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,436 | #231 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,327 | #241 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,304 | #248 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,329 | #240 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,239 | #265 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,085 | #305 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,099 | #303 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,090 | #311 |
| 2006 | Girls | 977 | #338 |
| 2005 | Girls | 853 | #366 |
| 2004 | Girls | 741 | #412 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
| 2003 | Girls | 626 | #473 |
When Was Lucia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
3,012 recorded births
National rank #83
2024 · Girls
2,663 recorded births
National rank #98
2023 · Girls
2,442 recorded births
National rank #109
2022 · Girls
2,222 recorded births
National rank #126
Where Lucia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #26 | 16 |
| AK | #38 | 11 |
| CA | #43 | 531 |
| IL | #50 | 147 |
| FL | #54 | 256 |
| TX | #55 | 426 |
| AZ | #61 | 81 |
| CT | #64 | 38 |