Rising since 1988, #1,962 for girls today.
Popularity of Lucianna since 1969
Babies named Lucianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 96 |
| 2000s | 371 |
| 2010s | 813 |
| 2020s | 540 |
Meaning & origin
Lucianna combines two classic root names, offering both light and grace in a single elegant package. It first appeared on US records in 1969 but remained rare until the late 1980s. Since 1988 it has been on a steady upward trajectory, reaching its peak rank of 1,962 in 2025 with a usage rate of 1 in every 16,401 girls. The name is most favored in New Jersey, Florida, and New York, reflecting its appeal in communities with Italian-American and Hispanic heritage. Its rise parallels the broader popularity of elaborate feminine names ending in -anna, yet Lucianna retains a distinct character through its luminous Latin root.
Lucianna is a modern elaboration of Lucia, which derives from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light.' It also draws from Anna, from the Hebrew 'Hannah' meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The name emerged in Italy and gained use in the late 19th century, becoming more popular in the United States from the 1960s onward.
Where Lucianna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lucianna” around the world
Where Lucianna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lucy, Lulu, Anna, Luci
Sibling names for Lucianna
Names that share Lucianna's style, for a brother or sister.
