A 1960s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lucette since 1920
Babies named Lucette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 62 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Lucette is a French diminutive of Lucie, carrying the meaning 'light'. It was first recorded in the United States in 1920 and reached its peak popularity in 1963. In 2025, it ranked 9,457th with a 1 in 160,727 chance of a girl being given the name. After a period of decline, it has been rising in usage since 2007.
Lucette is a French diminutive of Lucie, which derives from the Latin name Lucia, the feminine form of Lucius. Lucius comes from the Latin word 'lux' meaning light. The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages and was particularly popular in the 20th century. It carries a sense of brightness and illumination.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lucy, Lucie, Cetta
Sibling names for Lucette
Names that share Lucette's style, for a brother or sister.
