Lucile Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lucile is a name of Latin origin meaning 'light' or 'illumination'. It evolved from the name Lucius through the diminutive Lucilla. The name carries traits of elegance and sophistication, with no direct biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in the late 19th century, and it is associated with notable figures such as Lucile Ball.
The name Lucile is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady 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, Lucile has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lucile' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3689th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5302nd out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 168th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 411th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1252nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5186th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8802nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5709th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4375th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lucile' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lucile"
Pronunciation
/luːˈsiːl/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Lucile is derived from the Latin name 'Lucilla', which is a diminutive form of 'Lucius', meaning 'light' or 'illumination'.
Meaning
light, illumination
Language Evolution
Lucius, Lucilla, Lucile
Historical Usage
Lucile gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine variant of Lucius.
Variants & Derivatives
Lucilla, Lucy, Luce
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lucile is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with refinement and sophistication.
Famous People
Lucile Ball, Lucile Packard
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lucile"
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 "Lucile"
"Lucile" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3689th of 7545 | 78 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5302nd of 6773 | 18 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 168th of 9107 | 24,042 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 411th of 9204 | 4,992 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1252nd of 12526 | 1,300 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5186th of 19264 | 163 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8802nd of 27321 | 119 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5709th of 35406 | 346 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4375th of 30306 | 390 |
Regional Popularity of "Lucile" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lucile" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
12.01% 170th/1416 |
25.09% 346th/1379 |
5.20% 123rd/2366 |
14.54% 166th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
36.61% 566th/1546 |
45.05% 701st/1556 |
12.96% 305th/2353 |
40.66% 629th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
80.45% 1955th/2430 |
28.74% 820th/2853 |
79.68% 2211th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
92.86% 6791st/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
84.54% 5767th/6822 |
59.86% 3757th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lucile"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lucile" 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.