Declining since 1985, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Lucretia since 1880
Babies named Lucretia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1974, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lucretia's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 365 |
| 1890s | 302 |
| 1900s | 319 |
| 1910s | 657 |
| 1920s | 902 |
| 1930s | 841 |
| 1940s | 1,288 |
| 1950s | 1,311 |
| 1960s | 1,552 |
| 1970s | 1,568 |
| 1980s | 842 |
| 1990s | 365 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Lucretia is a classic Roman name with deep historical roots, though its popularity has waned over time. The name was most common in the 1880s, reaching its peak rank of 10,917 in 1882, when it was given to a modest number of baby girls. Since the mid-1980s, usage has steadily declined, and by 2025 the name was given to approximately 1 in every 200,908 girls. Despite its low modern profile, Lucretia retains a literary and historical gravitas, often associated with the ancient Roman heroine. It has never been among the top 1,000 names in the United States, making it a distinctive choice. The name is rarely used in the United States today, with no top states showing significant concentration.
Lucretia is a feminine name of ancient Roman origin, likely derived from the Latin word lucrum, meaning "profit" or "wealth." The name was borne by the semi-legendary Roman noblewoman Lucretia, whose story of virtue and suicide was a pivotal event in the founding of the Roman Republic. Despite its historical weight, the name has been used moderately since the 19th century and has never been among the most popular names in the United States.
Where Lucretia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lu, Lulu, Cretia, Tia
Sibling names for Lucretia
Names that share Lucretia's style, for a brother or sister.
