Holding steady.
Popularity of Lucita since 1921
Babies named Lucita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lucita's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 21 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lucita is an affectionate Spanish diminutive of Lucia, drawing from the Latin word for light. First recorded in the United States in 1921, the name has remained rare throughout its history, never breaking into the top 1000. Its peak came in 1973, during a period when Spanish-inflected names saw a modest increase in interest. Despite its low frequency, Lucita has maintained a stable trajectory, with a handful of births each year. The name carries a gentle, warm tone, typical of diminutives in Spanish naming traditions. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice, free of strong cultural or celebrity associations.
Lucita is a Spanish diminutive of Lucia, which derives from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light'. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking countries as an affectionate form. Its peak in the United States occurred in 1973, reflecting a broader mid-20th-century interest in Spanish-inflected names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Luci, Lulu, Cita
Sibling names for Lucita
Names that share Lucita's style, for a brother or sister.
