Lucille Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lucille is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lucille?
Lucille is spelled L-U-C-I-L-L-E. The name has 7 letters.
Lucille at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Lucille means “light” or “illumination” and derives from the Latin name Lucilla, a diminutive of Lucia.
- Origin
- Lucille is associated with Latin origins, tracing back to the name Lucia and its diminutive forms.
- Pronunciation
- LU-see-l · 3 syllables
Lucille Popularity in 2025
Rank#237
Recorded Births1,314
- Girls usage rose 37 places to #237 and recorded 158 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 Lucille Mean?
Lucille means “light” or “illumination” and derives from the Latin name Lucilla, a diminutive of Lucia.
Origin: Lucille is associated with Latin origins, tracing back to the name Lucia and its diminutive forms.
How Do You Pronounce Lucille?
PronunciationLU-see-l
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Lucille?
- History
- The name Lucille has been used historically in various European cultures, particularly within French and English-speaking regions where Latin-based names were prevalent.
Lucille Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,314 | #237 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,156 | #274 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,107 | #285 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,135 | #278 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,142 | #276 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,139 | #274 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,127 | #296 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,125 | #295 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,205 | #265 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,134 | #280 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,120 | #286 |
| 2014 | Girls | 970 | #343 |
| 2013 | Girls | 878 | #359 |
| 2012 | Girls | 790 | #391 |
| 2011 | Girls | 667 | #454 |
| 2010 | Girls | 634 | #476 |
| 2009 | Girls | 539 | #568 |
| 2008 | Girls | 503 | #609 |
| 2007 | Girls | 380 | #766 |
| 2006 | Girls | 386 | #728 |
| 2005 | Girls | 323 | #800 |
| 2004 | Girls | 284 | #865 |
| 2003 | Girls | 252 | #933 |
| 2002 | Girls | 199 | #1,068 |
When Was Lucille 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.
1920 · Girls
7,989 recorded births
National rank #29
1918 · Girls
7,902 recorded births
National rank #29
1919 · Girls
7,856 recorded births
National rank #27
1921 · Girls
7,698 recorded births
National rank #31
Where Lucille 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #57 | 7 |
| WY | #79 | 5 |
| SD | #97 | 10 |
| MN | #98 | 51 |
| NE | #110 | 19 |
| NH | #111 | 11 |
| ID | #112 | 18 |
| MO | #132 | 45 |