What does Delphine mean?
Delphine is linked to the dolphin and to Delphi, seat of the ancient oracle.
What does Lucie mean?
Lucie is the French form of Lucy, from the Latin lux, “light.”
Delphine vs Lucie
Which is more popular?
Lucie is more popular than Delphine today: about 207 US babies were given the name Lucie in 2025, compared with 42 named Delphine.
| Delphine | Lucie | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Dolphin; of Delphi | Light |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | del-FEEN | loo-SEE |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 1958 (348) | 2025 (207) |
| In 2025 | 42 | 207 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Delphine
Lucie
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Delphine | Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 261 | 1,028 |
| 2010s | 397 | 1,526 |
| 2000s | 154 | 1,090 |
| 1990s | 103 | 402 |
| 1980s | 141 | 229 |
| 1970s | 343 | 195 |
| 1960s | 987 | 347 |
| 1950s | 1,676 | 520 |
| 1940s | 1,005 | 332 |
| 1930s | 1,730 | 319 |
| 1920s | 2,080 | 521 |
| 1910s | 1,021 | 544 |
| 1900s | 287 | 232 |
| 1890s | 161 | 259 |
| 1880s | 102 | 205 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Delphine or Lucie more popular?
Lucie is more popular than Delphine today: about 207 US babies were given the name Lucie in 2025, compared with 42 named Delphine.
What is the difference between Delphine and Lucie?
Delphine means Dolphin; of Delphi (French origin), while Lucie means Light (French origin).
Which name is older, Delphine or Lucie?
In US records, Delphine first appears in 1880 and Lucie in 1880, so Delphine has the longer recorded history.