Rising since 1986, #1,323 for boys today.
Popularity of Lucio since 1907
Babies named Lucio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 126 |
| 1920s | 350 |
| 1930s | 268 |
| 1940s | 315 |
| 1950s | 339 |
| 1960s | 370 |
| 1970s | 500 |
| 1980s | 604 |
| 1990s | 826 |
| 2000s | 967 |
| 2010s | 884 |
| 2020s | 718 |
Meaning & origin
Lucio has been steadily rising in popularity since 1986, reaching its peak rank of 1,323 in 2025. In that year, approximately 1 in 11,699 baby boys received the name, reflecting a growing interest in Italian and Spanish names. The name is most popular in Oregon, Colorado, and Texas. Its Latin roots connect it to ancient Roman heritage, and its use across Italy, Spain, and Portugal gives it a multicultural appeal that resonates with modern parents seeking a name with history and warmth.
Lucio is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Roman family name Lucius. Lucius was derived from the Latin word 'lux' meaning 'light'. It was a common praenomen (first name) in ancient Rome and was borne by several early Christian saints. The name has remained popular in Romance-language-speaking countries and has seen increasing use in the United States since the 1980s.
Where Lucio is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lucio” around the world
Where Lucio lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Lucio
Names that share Lucio's style, for a brother or sister.
