Lucía
Lucía 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 Lucía popular?
Near its peak Lucía 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 Lucía mean?
The Spanish form of Lucia, feminine of the Roman name Lucius, from the Latin lux (genitive lucis) 'light'. Borne by Saint Lucy, martyr and patron of the blind, traditionally associated with light and sight.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucía mean?
Lucía means light. The Spanish form of Lucia, feminine of the Roman name Lucius, from the Latin lux (genitive lucis) 'light'. Borne by Saint Lucy, martyr and patron of the blind, traditionally associated with light and sight.
What is the origin of the name Lucía?
Lucía is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Lucía?
Lucía is pronounced “loo-SEE-ah.”
Is Lucía a boy or a girl name?
Lucía is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Lucía a popular name right now?
Lucía is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Lucía?
In 2025, Lucia ranked #83 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lucía most popular?
Lucía 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 Lucía?
Names similar to Lucía include Daniela, Ximena, Gabriela, Catalina, Carmen.
What names go well with Lucía?
spanish names that pair well with Lucía include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.