A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lucille since 1880
Babies named Lucille per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,108 |
| 1890s | 5,105 |
| 1900s | 15,041 |
| 1910s | 56,147 |
| 1920s | 63,883 |
| 1930s | 30,843 |
| 1940s | 20,453 |
| 1950s | 12,048 |
| 1960s | 4,418 |
| 1970s | 1,402 |
| 1980s | 1,053 |
| 1990s | 1,215 |
| 2000s | 3,212 |
| 2010s | 9,650 |
| 2020s | 6,993 |
Meaning & origin
Lucille has seen a notable resurgence in recent decades. After peaking in 1915, the name declined in usage for much of the 20th century, but began to climb again in 1991. Today, 1 in 1,223 baby girls receive the name, placing it at rank 237 as of 2025. It is most popular in states like Vermont, Wyoming, and South Dakota, reflecting a preference for vintage-style names in those regions. The name's classic French elegance and luminous meaning continue to appeal to modern parents seeking a name with history and charm.
Lucille is the French feminine form of the Latin name Lucilius, a derivative of Lux (genitive Lucis) meaning 'light'. It was introduced to the English-speaking world in the 19th century via French, and became especially popular in the United States during the early 1900s. The name shares its root with Lucy and Lucia, both of which have similar meanings.
Where Lucille is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lucille” around the world
Where Lucille lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lucy, Lu, Cille, Lulu
Sibling names for Lucille
Names that share Lucille's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Charlotte, Genevieve, Evelyn, Matilda, Amelia, Clara, Emerson, Berniece, Celesta, Dorine, Francie, Georgene, Jeanetta, Lanelle, Loyce, Annella, Annelle, Arleene, Clarise, Doralee, Evalene, Geneve, Marceil, Marcelyn, Marcile, Oralee, Rogene, Valjean, Vanetta, Veatrice, Voncille, Willine, Alliene, Celest, Hortence, Jeanell, Juanell, Junice, Lourene, Lovelle, Luceal, Lucylle, Ludell, Rosine, Vermelle, Carmeline, Adlean, Boneta, Eulene, Euline, Francille, Glorine, Hazelene, Ivanell, Jeanita, Loucille, Ludean, Mazella, Mosella, Rexine, Rosezella, Verneice
Brothers: Henry, Theodore, Arthur, Oliver, Jasper, Walter, Normand, Delmas, Claudell, Delmon, Hulon, Lasalle, Duward, Garnie, Lamoyne, Lindel, Wyndell, Alcee, Lavalle, Lemoine, Ovide
Names like Lucille
Names whose popularity has moved with Lucille's over the last 50 years.
