Lucia
Lucia first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 3,012 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,012.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lucia popular?
Near its peak Lucia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 14,117 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14,704 | |
| 2000s | 8,097 | |
| 1990s | 3,968 | |
| 1980s | 3,341 | |
| 1970s | 2,476 | |
| 1960s | 2,547 | |
| 1950s | 2,501 | |
| 1940s | 1,870 | |
| 1930s | 1,643 | |
| 1920s | 1,760 | |
| 1910s | 1,260 | |
| 1900s | 464 | |
| 1890s | 347 | |
| 1880s | 240 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Lucia mean?
Lucía is the Spanish form of Lucia, from the Latin lux, “light.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucia mean?
Lucia means Light. Lucía is the Spanish form of Lucia, from the Latin lux, “light.”
What is the origin of the name Lucia?
Lucia is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Lucia?
Lucia is pronounced “loo-SEE-ah.”
Is Lucia a boy or a girl name?
Lucia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Lucia a popular name right now?
Lucia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Lucia?
In 2025, Lucia ranked #83 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lucia most popular?
Lucia was most popular in 2025, when about 3,012 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Lucia?
Names similar to Lucia include Daniela, Ximena, Catalina, Carmen, Jade.
What names go well with Lucia?
Spanish names that pair well with Lucia include Angel, Mateo, Sebastian, Santiago, Savannah.