Lucio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lucio originates from Latin, meaning 'light' or 'illumination', evolving from Lucius through various languages. It is associated with brightness and has a rich historical background. Though it lacks biblical significance, it remains a popular and culturally resonant name today, with notable individuals bearing the name.
The name Lucio is most popular in Texas, 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lucio has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled 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, 'Lucio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1463rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1275th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1307th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1209th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1255th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1518th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1652nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lucio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lucio"
Pronunciation
/ˈluːtʃioʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lucio is derived from the Latin name 'Lucius', which means 'light' or 'illumination'. It is associated with the Latin root 'lux', meaning 'light'.
Meaning
light, illumination
Language Evolution
Lucius (Latin), Lucio (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Lúcio (Portuguese)
Historical Usage
The name Lucio has been in use since ancient Rome and gained popularity during the Renaissance as a revival of classical names.
Variants & Derivatives
Lucius, Lúcio, Lucio
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lucio is perceived as a stylish and cultural name, commonly found in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Famous People
Lucio Dalla (Italian singer-songwriter), Lucio Fulci (Italian film director), Lucio Silla (character in Mozart's opera)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lucio"
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 "Lucio"
"Lucio" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1463rd of 7545 | 399 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1275th of 6773 | 530 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1307th of 7552 | 663 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1209th of 10718 | 754 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1255th of 16616 | 1,133 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1518th of 24088 | 1,478 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1652nd of 23106 | 1,183 |
Regional Popularity of "Lucio" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
86.58% 1194th/1379 |
34.23% 810th/2366 |
61.21% 699th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
32.00% 753rd/2353 |
43.37% 671st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
28.36% 809th/2853 |
31.46% 873rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
43.85% 1288th/2937 |
- |
24.10% 848th/3518 |
18.92% 765th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
46.19% 1702nd/3685 |
55.06% 2464th/4475 |
19.41% 1008th/5194 |
12.19% 770th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
41.29% 1892nd/4582 |
50.68% 2617th/5164 |
18.82% 1376th/7313 |
13.88% 1036th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
56.95% 2269th/3984 |
53.58% 2404th/4487 |
22.12% 1509th/6822 |
18.28% 1147th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lucio" 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 "Lucio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lucio" 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.