Holding steady.
Popularity of Loucinda since 1914
Babies named Loucinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 52 |
| 1960s | 86 |
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Loucinda is a rare and distinctive name, a modern blend of Lou and Lucinda that first appeared in U.S. records in 1914. It never reached the top 1000, but saw its highest usage in the 1960s, peaking in 1968. The name has remained stable at very low levels since then, with no recent surge in popularity. Because it is so uncommon, no top states can be identified; its usage is distributed thinly across the country. Loucinda offers a familiar sound with a unique spelling, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both recognizable and rare.
Loucinda is a rare modern coinage, apparently formed by combining the familiar name elements Lou (a diminutive of Louise, from the Germanic root for 'fame' or 'warrior') and Lucinda (a Latin-derived name meaning 'light'). The name appears to have been created in the early 20th century, with its first recorded U.S. usage in 1914. It saw modest use in the 1960s, peaking in popularity in 1968, but has remained uncommon since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lou, Loulou, Cindy, Lucie
Sibling names for Loucinda
Names that share Loucinda's style, for a brother or sister.
