Lucian
Lucian: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluː.sɪən/ · /ˈluː.ʃən/
Meaning and origin of Lucian
Root meaning: “light”
- A male given name from Latin, rare in the English-speaking world.
Etymology
From Latin Lūcianus, either a derivative of the Roman praenomen Lūcius, from lūx (“light”); or from Ancient Greek Λουκιανός (Loukianós), of obscure meaning.
How popular is Lucian?
Since 1880, 32 girls and 14,469 boys in the U.S. have been named Lucian (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4991 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #292 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #462 for boys, with 670 babies given the name.
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Lucian FAQ
What does the name Lucian mean?
Lucian traces back to a root meaning "light". A male given name from Latin, rare in the English-speaking world. From Latin Lūcianus, either a derivative of the Roman praenomen Lūcius, from lūx (“light”); or from Ancient Greek Λουκιανός (Loukianós), of obscure meaning.
What is the origin of the name Lucian?
Lucian is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Lucian?
Since 1880, 32 girls and 14,469 boys in the U.S. have been named Lucian (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4991 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #292 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #462 for boys, with 670 babies given the name.
Is Lucian a boy or girl name?
Lucian is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 32 girls and 14,469 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.