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