A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lucienne since 1899
Babies named Lucienne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lucienne's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 31 |
| 1910s | 254 |
| 1920s | 231 |
| 1930s | 106 |
| 1940s | 90 |
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 211 |
| 2010s | 312 |
| 2020s | 162 |
Meaning & origin
Lucienne, the French feminine form of Lucien, has a gentle luminosity rooted in the Latin word for light. First recorded in U.S. data in 1899, it reached its peak popularity in 1914, a high point that coincided with early 20th-century interest in French names. After decades of decline, it has been rising again since 1991 and saw a notable revival in the 1910s. In 2025 it ranked 5,238, with about 1 in 66,969 newborn girls receiving the name. The most common state for Lucienne is California, where its classic yet uncommon feel continues to appeal. Its trajectory since 1991 shows slow but steady growth, reflecting a broader trend toward vintage European names.
Lucienne is the French feminine form of Lucien, itself a derivative of the Roman name Lucius, which comes from Latin "lux" meaning "light." The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages and became popular in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century.
Where Lucienne is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lucienne” around the world
Where Lucienne lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lucy, Luce, Lulu, Enne
Sibling names for Lucienne
Names that share Lucienne's style, for a brother or sister.
