Lucille Name Meaning

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Fact: Lucille is a French name, and it’s quite popular in French-speaking countries.

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A Deep Dive

Lucille Overview

Meaning

Light

Gender

Girl

Origin

French

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Lucilla,” a diminutive of “Lucia,” meaning “light.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/luːˈsiːl/

Popularity

Lucille is admired in France and the USA for its vintage charm and elegance. In 2023, Lucille ranked #271 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Graceful, elegant, luminous

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Saint Lucia, symbolizing light and purity.

Name Day

December 13 (France)
A Deep Dive

Lucille Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Lucilla, Lucia, Lucinda, Luz, Lucie, Lucila, Lucetta, Lucina, Lucienne

Common Nicknames

Lucy, Lulu, Luce, Cille, Cece, Lila

Diminutives

Luci, Cilla, Lula, Lilli, Elle

Famous People

  • Lucille Ball
    (American Actress)
  • Lucille Clifton
    (American Poet)
  • Lucille Bogan
    (American Blues Singer)
  • Lucille Roybal-Allard
    (American Politician)
  • Lucille Bremer
    (American Actress)
  • Lucille Désirée Ball
    (First Lady)
  • Lucille La Verne
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Lucille Bluth
    ("Arrested Development," TV Series)
  • Lucille Ball
    ("I Love Lucy," TV Series)
  • Lucille
    ("The Walking Dead," TV Series)
  • "Lucille"
    (Song by Kenny Rogers)
  • "Lucille"
    (Film)
  • Lucille Austero
    ("Arrested Development," TV Series)
  • Lucille Frank
    ("Parade," Musical)

Places

  • Lucille Creek
    (Alaska, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Lucille?

Lucille means “light” and is often associated with brightness and clarity. This name suggests a personality that brings warmth and positivity to others.

What Is the Origin of The Name Lucille?

Lucille comes from the Latin name “Lucilla,” which is a diminutive form of “Lucia.” This name has roots in ancient Roman culture and is linked to the Latin word “lux,” meaning light.

Lucille Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Lucille in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2762021#2812022#2852023
Top 3 Rankings#271919#291915#291917

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Lucille

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023285
(-4 from 2022)
1102
(-27 from 2022)
0.06300
2022281
(-5 from 2021)
1129
(-10 from 2021)
0.06296
2021276
(-4 from 2020)
1139
(+1 from 2020)
0.06358
2020272
(+24 from 2019)
1138
(+12 from 2019)
0.06438
2019296
(-1 from 2018)
1126
(+2 from 2018)
0.06137
2018295
(-30 from 2017)
1124
(-80 from 2017)
0.06044
2017265
(+16 from 2016)
1204
(+71 from 2016)
0.06373
2016281
(+5 from 2015)
1133
(+13 from 2015)
0.05853
2015286
(+57 from 2014)
1120
(+150 from 2014)
0.05741
2014343
(+16 from 2013)
970
(+92 from 2013)
0.04958
2013359
(+32 from 2012)
878
(+88 from 2012)
0.04555
2012391
(+63 from 2011)
790
(+123 from 2011)
0.04073
2011454
(+22 from 2010)
667
(+33 from 2010)
0.03442
2010476
(+91 from 2009)
634
(+95 from 2009)
0.03234
2009567
(+42 from 2008)
539
(+36 from 2008)
0.02662
2008609
(+157 from 2007)
503
(+123 from 2007)
0.02415
2007766
(-38 from 2006)
380
(-6 from 2006)
0.01795
2006728
(+72 from 2005)
386
(+63 from 2005)
0.01846
2005800
(+65 from 2004)
323
(+39 from 2004)
0.01591
2004865
(+68 from 2003)
284
(+32 from 2003)
0.01407
2003933
(+135 from 2002)
252
(+53 from 2002)
0.01256
20021068
(+33 from 2001)
199
(+7 from 2001)
0.01008
20011101
(+165 from 2000)
192
(+38 from 2000)
0.00969
20001266
(-79 from 1999)
154
(-9 from 1999)
0.00772
19991187
(+85 from 1998)
163
(+21 from 1998)
0.00837
19981272
(+40 from 1997)
142
(+10 from 1997)
0.00733
19971312
(+82 from 1996)
132
(+13 from 1996)
0.00691
19961394
(+25 from 1995)
119
(+4 from 1995)
0.00621
19951419
(-126 from 1994)
115
(-16 from 1994)
0.00598
19941293
(+133 from 1993)
131
(+18 from 1993)
0.00672
19931426
(+262 from 1992)
113
(+24 from 1992)
0.00573
19921688
(-133 from 1991)
89
(-10 from 1991)
0.00444
19911555
(-144 from 1990)
99
(-13 from 1990)
0.00487
19901411
(-57 from 1989)
112
(-1 from 1989)
0.00545
19891354
(+85 from 1988)
113
(+17 from 1988)
0.00567
19881439
(-41 from 1987)
96
No change from 1987
0.00499
19871398
(-52 from 1986)
96
(-1 from 1986)
0.00512
19861346
(+27 from 1985)
97
(+3 from 1985)
0.00526
19851373
(-101 from 1984)
94
(-5 from 1984)
0.00509
19841272
(-166 from 1983)
99
(-24 from 1983)
0.00549
19831106
(+115 from 1982)
123
(+14 from 1982)
0.00687
19821221
(+56 from 1981)
109
(+9 from 1981)
0.00601
19811277
(-178 from 1980)
100
(-26 from 1980)
0.00559
19801099
(+133 from 1979)
126
(+21 from 1979)
0.00708
19791232
(+115 from 1978)
105
(+17 from 1978)
0.00609
19781347
(-272 from 1977)
88
(-33 from 1977)
0.00535
19771075
(-128 from 1976)
121
(-14 from 1976)
0.00736
1976947
(+164 from 1975)
135
(+30 from 1975)
0.00859
19751111
(-165 from 1974)
105
(-26 from 1974)
0.00673
1974946
(+34 from 1973)
131
(+10 from 1973)
0.00836
1973980
(-148 from 1972)
121
(-37 from 1972)
0.00779
1972832
(-94 from 1971)
158
(-45 from 1971)
0.00980
1971738
(-64 from 1970)
203
(-33 from 1970)
0.01158
1970674
(-57 from 1969)
236
(-23 from 1969)
0.01288
1969617
(-36 from 1968)
259
(-13 from 1968)
0.01469
1968581
(-36 from 1967)
272
(-27 from 1967)
0.01591
1967545
(-50 from 1966)
299
(-59 from 1966)
0.01742
1966495
(-27 from 1965)
358
(-58 from 1965)
0.02039
1965468
(-19 from 1964)
416
(-60 from 1964)
0.02276
1964449
(-14 from 1963)
476
(-22 from 1963)
0.02432
1963435
(-12 from 1962)
498
(-29 from 1962)
0.02505
1962423
(-42 from 1961)
527
(-108 from 1961)
0.02600
1961381
(-11 from 1960)
635
(-42 from 1960)
0.03057
1960370
(-34 from 1959)
677
(-116 from 1959)
0.03255
1959336
(-8 from 1958)
793
(-24 from 1958)
0.03815
1958328
(-32 from 1957)
817
(-127 from 1957)
0.03955
1957296
(-35 from 1956)
944
(-105 from 1956)
0.04499
1956261
(-18 from 1955)
1049
(-91 from 1955)
0.05093
1955243
(-23 from 1954)
1140
(-190 from 1954)
0.05686
1954220
(-17 from 1953)
1330
(-165 from 1953)
0.06681
1953203
(-3 from 1952)
1495
(+43 from 1952)
0.07748
1952200
(-6 from 1951)
1452
(-27 from 1951)
0.07634
1951194
(-14 from 1950)
1479
(-72 from 1950)
0.08006
1950180
(-17 from 1949)
1551
(-203 from 1949)
0.08820
1949163
(-9 from 1948)
1754
(-99 from 1948)
0.09991
1948154
(-7 from 1947)
1853
(-145 from 1947)
0.10633
1947147
(-10 from 1946)
1998
(+41 from 1946)
0.10991
1946137
(-8 from 1945)
1957
(+73 from 1945)
0.12133
1945129
(+3 from 1944)
1884
(-100 from 1944)
0.13996
1944132
(-7 from 1943)
1984
(-264 from 1943)
0.14519
1943125
(-7 from 1942)
2248
(-52 from 1942)
0.15661
1942118
(+1 from 1941)
2300
(+97 from 1941)
0.16541
1941119
(-6 from 1940)
2203
(-68 from 1940)
0.17681
1940113
(-3 from 1939)
2271
(-41 from 1939)
0.19224
1939110
(-4 from 1938)
2312
(-169 from 1938)
0.20387
1938106
(-8 from 1937)
2481
(-155 from 1937)
0.21735
193798
(-6 from 1936)
2636
(+4 from 1936)
0.23923
193692
(-7 from 1935)
2632
(-255 from 1935)
0.24426
193585
(-1 from 1934)
2887
(-59 from 1934)
0.26565
193484
(-6 from 1933)
2946
(-171 from 1933)
0.27219
193378
(-15 from 1932)
3117
(-533 from 1932)
0.29798
193263
(-1 from 1931)
3650
(-204 from 1931)
0.32993
193162
(-3 from 1930)
3854
(-474 from 1930)
0.34918
193059
(-2 from 1929)
4328
(-174 from 1929)
0.37104
192957
(-6 from 1928)
4502
(-593 from 1928)
0.38892
192851
(-6 from 1927)
5095
(-538 from 1927)
0.42617
192745
(-2 from 1926)
5633
(-127 from 1926)
0.45558
192643
(-2 from 1925)
5760
(-637 from 1925)
0.46823
192541
(-4 from 1924)
6397
(-347 from 1924)
0.50646
192437
(-2 from 1923)
6744
(-170 from 1923)
0.52050
192335
(-2 from 1922)
6914
(-237 from 1922)
0.55203
192233
(-2 from 1921)
7151
(-547 from 1921)
0.57319
192131
(-2 from 1920)
7698
(-291 from 1920)
0.60154
192029
(-2 from 1919)
7989
(+133 from 1919)
0.64219
191927
(+2 from 1918)
7856
(-46 from 1918)
0.66880
191829
No change from 1917
7902
(+373 from 1917)
0.65721
191729
(+1 from 1916)
7529
(+288 from 1916)
0.67003
191630
(-1 from 1915)
7241
(+235 from 1915)
0.66693
191529
(+1 from 1914)
7006
(+1686 from 1914)
0.68427
191430
(+1 from 1913)
5320
(+1222 from 1913)
0.66781
191331
(+1 from 1912)
4098
(+335 from 1912)
0.62573
191232
No change from 1911
3763
(+1023 from 1911)
0.64137
191132
(-1 from 1910)
2740
(+48 from 1910)
0.62017
191031
(+5 from 1909)
2692
(+500 from 1909)
0.64168
190936
(+2 from 1908)
2192
(+112 from 1908)
0.59550
190838
(+7 from 1907)
2080
(+227 from 1907)
0.58669
190745
(+1 from 1906)
1853
(+177 from 1906)
0.54915
190646
(+4 from 1905)
1676
(+143 from 1905)
0.53472
190550
(+3 from 1904)
1533
(+182 from 1904)
0.49473
190453
(+4 from 1903)
1351
(+158 from 1903)
0.46198
190357
(+4 from 1902)
1193
(+106 from 1902)
0.42883
190261
(+9 from 1901)
1087
(+193 from 1901)
0.38776
190170
(-3 from 1900)
894
(-288 from 1900)
0.35165
190067
(+4 from 1899)
1182
(+370 from 1899)
0.37200
189971
(+9 from 1898)
812
(+17 from 1898)
0.32810
189880
(+2 from 1897)
795
(+147 from 1897)
0.28999
189782
(+4 from 1896)
648
(+11 from 1896)
0.26100
189686
(+15 from 1895)
637
(+105 from 1895)
0.25278
1895101
(+8 from 1894)
532
(+92 from 1894)
0.21529
1894109
(+8 from 1893)
440
(+72 from 1893)
0.18646
1893117
(+3 from 1892)
368
(-12 from 1892)
0.16339
1892120
(+21 from 1891)
380
(+128 from 1891)
0.16895
1891141
(+6 from 1890)
252
(+11 from 1890)
0.12820
1890147
(+5 from 1889)
241
(+33 from 1889)
0.11951
1889152
(+11 from 1888)
208
(+29 from 1888)
0.10993
1888163
(+1 from 1887)
179
(+30 from 1887)
0.09449
1887164
(+2 from 1886)
149
(+10 from 1886)
0.09587
1886166
(+22 from 1885)
139
(+39 from 1885)
0.09042
1885188
(-1 from 1884)
100
(+6 from 1884)
0.07045
1884187
(+32 from 1883)
94
(+28 from 1883)
0.06832
1883219
(-48 from 1882)
66
(-19 from 1882)
0.05497
1882171
(+51 from 1881)
85
(+37 from 1881)
0.07347
1881222
(+25 from 1880)
48
(+8 from 1880)
0.04856
1880247
First SSA data recorded
40
First SSA data recorded
0.04098

American States Popularity Rankings for Lucille

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4442021#3982022#5852023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1532021#1892022#2022023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2542021#2132022#2212023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1722021#1692022#2202023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4192021#5022022#4322023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4322021#5082022#4732023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1392021#1222022#1422023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#972021#1612022#1392023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4622021#4242022#3802023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2672021#2562022#3292023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#962021#1152022#1152023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2552021#3632022#2382023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1762021#1312022#1372023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6082021#2432022#2372023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8832021#3342022#5112023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4692021#2822022#3402023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2972021#2032022#2402023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4162018#3282021#6212023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2912021#3362022#1692023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4942021#5342022#4512023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3052021#4622022#2362023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1222021#1212022#2852023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1662021#1612022#1722023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3152021#2332022#3722023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2682020#4672022#5262023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3112019#2282021#3012022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1502021#2552022#1422023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6692021#4562022#4022023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1852021#2422022#2332023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4072021#4082022#4962023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1632021#1612022#1802023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1782021#2172022#1572023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3972021#2962022#2372023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2032018#2002019#1952022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1792020#1152022#1272023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2332020#1332021#1422023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2281969#2162017#2252021

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1732021#2012022#2582023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1422021#2742022#2972023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4072017#4032018#3792021

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3982021#3842022#2802023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3232021#3432022#3902023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2302018#1502022#1852023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1402021#2272022#2112023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1351958#1162015#882018

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2402016#2232017#2322021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2661960#2691965#2412017

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#381934#841935#831938

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3112020#4862021#4052023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1391954#1712017#1342019

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1501963#2122015#1992017

Popularity Rankings for Lucille in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1691998#1721999#1892000

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3601967#3671968#3301969

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3891974#4291975#4531978

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6922021#7702022#5942023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7522014#8682016#6292018

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9742020#7452021#8902022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8082006#8522009#9982012

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Lucille a Name for Boys or Girls?

Traditionally, Lucille is a girl’s name. Its usage over the years has been primarily for female infants, mirorring its soft and delicate nature.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Lucille

Lucille in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Lucille Ball (Actress, 1911–1989): An iconic American actress and comedian, she starred in the classic TV show "I Love Lucy."
  • Lucille Clifton (Poet, 1936–2010): An American poet celebrated for her poignant and powerful poetry focusing on African-American experiences.
  • Lucille Bogan (Singer, 1897–1948): An American blues singer known for her early and influential recordings in the genre.
  • Lucille Roybal-Allard (Politician, born 1941): An American politician who has served as a U.S. Representative from California since 1993.
  • Lucille Bremer (Actress, 1917–1996): An American actress and dancer who appeared in several MGM musicals in the 1940s.
  • Lucille Désirée Ball (First Lady of the United States, 1911–1989): An American actress and comedian who became a beloved cultural icon through her work in television.
  • Lucille La Verne (Actress, 1872–1945): An American actress remembered for her role as the voice of the Evil Queen in Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
  • Lucille Bluth ("Arrested Development," 2003 TV Series): The manipulative and alcoholic matriarch of the Bluth family.
  • Lucille Ball ("I Love Lucy," 1951 TV Series): The iconic comedic actress known for her role as Lucy Ricardo.
  • Lucille ("The Walking Dead," 2010 TV Series): Negan's infamous baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire.
  • "Lucille" (1977 Song): A classic hit by Kenny Rogers about a heartbroken man.
  • Lucille ("Lucille," 1968 Film): A French drama that explores the life of a woman named Lucille.
  • Lucille Austero ("Arrested Development," 2003 TV Series): Often called "Lucille 2," she is a socialite with vertigo and a frenemy to Lucille Bluth.
  • Lucille Frank ("Parade," 1998 Musical): A central character in this musical based on the true story of a Jewish man wrongfully accused of murder.
  • Lucille Creek (Alaska, USA): A stream in Alaska flowing into the Knik Arm of Cook Inlet.
  • Lucille Lake (Ontario, Canada): A lake located in the district of Thunder Bay, known for its natural beauty and fishing opportunities.
  • Lucille Island (British Columbia, Canada): An island situated off the coast of British Columbia, within the Queen Charlotte Strait.
  • Lucille Drive (Georgia, USA): A residential road in the city of Macon, noted for its suburban charm.
  • Lucille Park (Louisiana, USA): A community park in Shreveport featuring recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Saint-Lucille Church (Quebec, Canada): A historic church located in the town of Saint-Lucille, showcasing traditional Quebecois architecture.

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