A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lucetta since 1882
Babies named Lucetta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lucetta's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 39 |
| 1900s | 59 |
| 1910s | 112 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Lucetta is experiencing a quiet revival, rising in use since 2020 after decades of rarity. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1882, peaking that same year at rank 14,942 (with 1 in 321,453 girls given the name in 2025). The name carries the luminous meaning 'light' from Latin lux, and its melodic sound has drawn modern parents seeking an uncommon vintage alternative to Lucy or Lucia.
Lucetta is a feminine diminutive of the Latin name Lucia, itself derived from lux meaning 'light'. It emerged as a pet form in Italian and later in English, with sporadic use in the 19th century. The name saw some usage in the United States in the 1880s but largely fell out of favor before a recent revival.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lucy, Cetta, Lulu
Sibling names for Lucetta
Names that share Lucetta's style, for a brother or sister.
