A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lucina since 1880
Babies named Lucina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2024, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lucina's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 8 |
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 73 |
| 1920s | 122 |
| 1930s | 70 |
| 1940s | 64 |
| 1950s | 78 |
| 1960s | 104 |
| 1970s | 124 |
| 1980s | 136 |
| 1990s | 163 |
| 2000s | 140 |
| 2010s | 251 |
| 2020s | 246 |
Meaning & origin
Lucina is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'light'. It was first recorded in the United States in 1880 and achieved its peak rank of #3167 that same year, with roughly 1 in 32,145 girls receiving the name. After a long period of disuse, the name has been steadily rising since 1986, especially in California and New York. While still rare, Lucina carries a classical elegance rooted in Roman mythology, where it was the goddess of childbirth.
Lucina derives from Latin 'lūx' meaning 'light'. In Roman mythology, Lucina was the goddess of childbirth who brought children into the light. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the 17th century, though it remains uncommon.
Where Lucina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lucina” around the world
Where Lucina 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: Luci, Luce, Cina
Sibling names for Lucina
Names that share Lucina's style, for a brother or sister.
