boy name
Lucian
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#462 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Lucian in the US, 1880–2025
Lucian first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 670 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 670.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lucian popular?
Near its peak Lucian is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 3,351 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,249 | |
| 2000s | 1,873 | |
| 1990s | 372 | |
| 1980s | 300 | |
| 1970s | 272 | |
| 1960s | 300 | |
| 1950s | 448 | |
| 1940s | 490 | |
| 1930s | 546 | |
| 1920s | 957 | |
| 1910s | 770 | |
| 1900s | 162 | |
| 1890s | 160 | |
| 1880s | 219 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lucian a boy or a girl name?
Lucian is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Lucian a popular name right now?
Lucian is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Lucian?
In 2025, Lucian ranked #462 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lucian most popular?
Lucian was most popular in 2025, when about 670 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.