Lucian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lucian is a name of Latin origin meaning 'light'. It evolved from the name Lucius through Lucianus. The name carries traits of sophistication and intellect, with no biblical relevance. It has maintained popularity from ancient Rome to modern times.
The name Lucian is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lucian has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lucian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 604th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 868th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1151st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1709th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2170th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 882nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 594th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lucian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lucian"
Pronunciation
/ˈluːʃən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lucian is derived from the Latin name 'Lucianus', which itself comes from 'lux', meaning 'light'.
Meaning
light
Language Evolution
Lucius, Lucianus, Lucian
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Roman Empire and has remained in use throughout history, particularly in Christian contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Lucius, Luciano, Lucie
Modern Popularity & Image
Lucian is viewed as a sophisticated and classical name, often associated with enlightenment and intellect.
Famous People
Lucian of Samosata, a Greek satirist, Lucian Freud, a prominent British painter, Lucian Blaga, a Romanian philosopher and poet
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lucian"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lucian"
"Lucian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 604th of 7545 | 1,731 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 868th of 6773 | 983 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1151st of 7552 | 817 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1709th of 10718 | 436 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2170th of 16616 | 491 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 882nd of 24088 | 3,313 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 594th of 23106 | 5,624 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15863rd of 19264 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 33240th of 35406 | 6 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Lucian" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
50.85% 720th/1416 |
41.19% 568th/1379 |
23.12% 547th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
65.59% 1014th/1546 |
49.74% 774th/1556 |
36.38% 856th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
58.24% 1297th/2227 |
43.33% 1053rd/2430 |
44.51% 1270th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
49.61% 1728th/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
48.18% 2156th/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
52.49% 3316th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.12% 876th/4582 |
15.51% 801st/5164 |
13.41% 981st/7313 |
11.01% 822nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
13.40% 534th/3984 |
12.86% 577th/4487 |
9.28% 633rd/6822 |
9.19% 577th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lucian" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lucian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lucian" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.