Luciano Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Luciano is derived from the Latin name Lucianus, meaning light. It evolved through various forms in different languages. The name is associated with brightness and clarity, and it has biblical relevance. Luciano has maintained a positive perception and remains popular in contemporary culture.

The name Luciano is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Luciano has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling 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, 'Luciano' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1174th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1197th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1167th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1083rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1080th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 754th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 453rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Luciano' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Luciano"

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Pronunciation

/luˈtʃano/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Luciano derives from the Latin name 'Lucianus,' which is derived from 'lux,' meaning 'light.'

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Meaning

light

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Language Evolution

Lucianus (Latin), Luciano (Italian), Lucian (English)

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Historical Usage

Luciano has been used since the Roman Empire and has gained popularity in various cultures, especially in Italian-speaking regions.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lucio, Luca, Lucian, Lucy

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Luciano is viewed positively, often associated with brightness and clarity, and remains a popular name in many cultures.

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Famous People

Luciano Pavarotti (famous opera singer), Luciano Berio (renowned composer), Luciano Ligabue (popular rock musician)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Luciano"

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 "Luciano"

"Luciano" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1174th of 7545 580
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1197th of 6773 597
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1167th of 7552 793
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1083rd of 10718 909
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1080th of 16616 1,441
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 754th of 24088 4,198
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 453rd of 23106 7,963

Regional Popularity of "Luciano" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 53.73%
741st/1379
36.18%
856th/2366
45.01%
514th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 49.04%
763rd/1556
34.59%
814th/2353
39.04%
604th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 38.44%
934th/2430
29.62%
845th/2853
32.43%
900th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
46.03%
1352nd/2937
24.72%
861st/3483
25.44%
895th/3518
20.38%
824th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
36.07%
1329th/3685
21.94%
982nd/4475
19.95%
1036th/5194
12.52%
791st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
20.38%
934th/4582
11.17%
577th/5164
11.42%
835th/7313
8.40%
627th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
15.34%
611th/3984
8.00%
359th/4487
7.87%
537th/6822
5.83%
366th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Luciano" 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 "Luciano"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Luciano" 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.