A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lucrecia since 1916
Babies named Lucrecia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 28 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 75 |
| 1960s | 148 |
| 1970s | 239 |
| 1980s | 155 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Lucrecia, a name of Roman origin meaning 'wealth', has a long but subtle history in the United States. First recorded in 1916, it saw its peak in 1977, reflecting a broader revival of vintage names tied to the 1970s. In 2025, it ranked 13,208th with a 1-in-267,878 birth rate, and its trajectory shows rising use since 2014. Despite sporadic appearances, it remains a distinctive choice with deep European roots, particularly in Spanish- and Italian-speaking cultures. The name is culturally rich, connected to the Roman matron Lucretia and figures in Shakespeare, yet it has never been common in the U.S., giving it an uncommon allure.
Lucrecia is a Spanish and Italian form of the Roman name Lucretia, derived from the Latin 'lucrum' meaning 'profit, wealth'. In Roman history, Lucretia was a noblewoman whose suicide sparked the overthrow of the monarchy. The name was used in medieval and Renaissance Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain, and appears in Shakespeare's poem 'The Rape of Lucrece'.
“Lucrecia” around the world
Where Lucrecia 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: Luce, Lucia, Crecia
Sibling names for Lucrecia
Names that share Lucrecia's style, for a brother or sister.
