Declining since 2017, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Lucious since 1880
Babies named Lucious per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lucious's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 142 |
| 1890s | 139 |
| 1900s | 186 |
| 1910s | 517 |
| 1920s | 643 |
| 1930s | 528 |
| 1940s | 550 |
| 1950s | 589 |
| 1960s | 299 |
| 1970s | 250 |
| 1980s | 193 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 195 |
| 2010s | 312 |
| 2020s | 167 |
Meaning & origin
Lucious is a variant of the classical Latin name Lucius, meaning 'light'. It has been used in the United States since at least 1880, when it first appeared in records. The name reached its peak popularity in 1901, but has since declined. In recent years, its usage has been falling since 2017. In 2025, it ranked 4,139 with approximately 1 in 68,323 baby boys receiving the name. While never extremely common, Lucious carries the historical weight of ancient Rome and offers a distinctive alternative to more popular Lucius or Lucian. The name has not been concentrated in any particular US state, reflecting its modest but nationwide use.
Lucious is a variant of the Latin name Lucius, derived from the root 'lux' meaning 'light'. In ancient Rome, Lucius was a common praenomen (first name) borne by many prominent figures. The spelling Lucious emerged later as an English variant, occasionally used in the United States since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lou, Lu, Luce
Sibling names for Lucious
Names that share Lucious's style, for a brother or sister.
