Lucille Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lucille is derived from the Latin 'Lucilla', meaning 'light'. It evolved from 'Lux' to 'Lucilla' and eventually to 'Lucille'. The name connotes brightness and clarity. It has no biblical relevance. Lucille gained popularity in the late 19th century and is seen as elegant and charming today. Notable people with this name include Lucille Ball and Lucille Clifton.
The name Lucille is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Lucille has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lucille' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1415th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1822nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5099th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 36th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 94th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 245th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 750th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1406th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 737th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 300th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lucille' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lucille"
Pronunciation
/luːˈsiːl/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lucille is derived from the Latin name 'Lucilla', which is a diminutive form of 'Lux', meaning 'light'.
Meaning
light
Language Evolution
Lux, Lucilla, Lucille
Historical Usage
The name Lucille became popular in the English-speaking world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in France before making its way to other countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Lucy, Luce, Lucie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lucille is often associated with elegance and charm, and it carries a vintage appeal that resonates with many.
Famous People
Lucille Ball, Lucille Clifton, Lucille Roybal-Allard
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lucille"
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 "Lucille"
"Lucille" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1415th of 7545 | 424 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1822nd of 6773 | 287 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5099th of 7552 | 31 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 36th of 9107 | 124,293 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 94th of 9204 | 53,328 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 245th of 12526 | 22,425 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 750th of 19264 | 3,133 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1406th of 27321 | 1,705 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 737th of 35406 | 5,740 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 300th of 30306 | 13,227 |
Regional Popularity of "Lucille" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| 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 "Lucille" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
1.41% 20th/1416 |
4.42% 61st/1379 |
1.18% 28th/2366 |
2.89% 33rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
5.63% 87th/1546 |
5.08% 79th/1556 |
4.04% 95th/2353 |
7.05% 109th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
13.52% 301st/2227 |
7.12% 173rd/2430 |
9.11% 260th/2853 |
10.34% 287th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.94% 850th/2937 |
16.88% 588th/3483 |
23.62% 831st/3518 |
21.14% 855th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
36.74% 1354th/3685 |
27.69% 1239th/4475 |
41.91% 2177th/5194 |
22.84% 1443rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.43% 478th/4582 |
16.46% 850th/5164 |
14.47% 1058th/7313 |
9.73% 726th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
3.94% 157th/3984 |
7.64% 343rd/4487 |
6.24% 426th/6822 |
5.00% 314th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lucille"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lucille" 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.