Lucille
Lucille first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1920, when 7,989 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,314.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lucille popular?
Rising Lucille has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 6,993 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,650 | |
| 2000s | 3,212 | |
| 1990s | 1,215 | |
| 1980s | 1,053 | |
| 1970s | 1,402 | |
| 1960s | 4,418 | |
| 1950s | 12,048 | |
| 1940s | 20,453 | |
| 1930s | 30,843 | |
| 1920s | 63,883 | |
| 1910s | 56,147 | |
| 1900s | 15,041 | |
| 1890s | 5,105 | |
| 1880s | 1,108 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Lucille mean?
Lucille is a French elaboration of Lucia, from the Latin lux, “light.” The comedian Lucille Ball made it a household name.
Nicknames for Lucille
- Lucy
- Lulu
- Cille
Variants & spellings
- Lucila
- Lucile
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lucille a boy or a girl name?
Lucille is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Lucille a popular name right now?
Lucille has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Lucille?
In 2025, Lucille ranked #239 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lucille most popular?
Lucille was most popular in 1920, when about 7,989 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Lucille?
Common nicknames for Lucille include Lucy, Lulu, Cille.