Holding steady.
Popularity of Lucerito since 1984
Babies named Lucerito per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 136 |
| 1990s | 194 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lucerito first appeared in U.S. data in 1984 and reached its peak popularity in 1989. Since then, its usage has remained stable but low, with no year-end rank in recent decades. The name evokes celestial imagery, fitting a trend of light-related Spanish diminutives. Its top states have historically been those with large Hispanic populations, though specific state data is unavailable for this name.
Lucerito is a Spanish diminutive of lucero, meaning 'bright star' or 'light of dawn,' from Latin lux (light). The suffix -ito conveys endearment or smallness. While chiefly used as a given name in Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly Mexico, it also appears as a surname (e.g., Lucero).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lucy, Luce, Cero, Rito
Variants: Lucero
Sibling names for Lucerito
Names that share Lucerito's style, for a brother or sister.
