Lucius Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lucius originates from Latin, meaning 'light.' It evolved through various languages, maintaining its core significance. Despite its ancient roots, it retains a classic appeal and is associated with notable historical and fictional figures.
The name Lucius is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy 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. From 2020-2022, Lucius has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling 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, 'Lucius' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 507th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 702nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 888th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1272nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2166th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1640th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1324th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lucius' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lucius"
Pronunciation
/ˈluːʃəs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lucius is derived from the Latin word 'lux,' which means 'light.' It was commonly used in ancient Rome.
Meaning
light
Language Evolution
Lucius (Latin), Lucio (Italian, Spanish), Lucien (French), Luca (Italian), Lukáš (Czech), Lukas (German)
Historical Usage
The name Lucius was popular in ancient Rome and has been used throughout history, particularly during the Renaissance period in Europe.
Variants & Derivatives
Luke, Luc, Lucio, Luca, Lucian
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lucius is viewed as a classic name with a strong historical resonance, often associated with literature and noble characters.
Famous People
Lucius Cornelius Sulla (Roman general and dictator), Lucius Malfoy (fictional character in Harry Potter series), Lucius Seneca (Roman philosopher and playwright)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lucius"
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 "Lucius"
"Lucius" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 507th of 7545 | 2,305 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 702nd of 6773 | 1,424 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 888th of 7552 | 1,330 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1272nd of 10718 | 708 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2166th of 16616 | 493 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1640th of 24088 | 1,323 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1324th of 23106 | 1,677 |
Regional Popularity of "Lucius" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
59.39% 841st/1416 |
73.02% 1007th/1379 |
14.96% 354th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
60.41% 934th/1546 |
71.21% 1108th/1556 |
22.01% 518th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
44.05% 981st/2227 |
42.96% 1044th/2430 |
24.33% 694th/2853 |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.30% 1448th/2937 |
53.89% 1877th/3483 |
33.14% 1166th/3518 |
47.82% 1934th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
45.40% 2358th/5194 |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.83% 1871st/4582 |
38.30% 1978th/5164 |
27.17% 1987th/7313 |
19.25% 1437th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
45.16% 1799th/3984 |
31.11% 1396th/4487 |
20.92% 1427th/6822 |
18.44% 1157th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lucius" 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 "Lucius"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lucius" 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.