Lucille

Lucille: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameFrench Lucille origin#239 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /luˈsiːl/

Meaning and origin of Lucille

  • A female given name from French Lucille [in turn from Latin Lucilla], of 1910s US usage.

How popular is Lucille?

#239girls, 2025
1,314U.S. babies in 2025
#27peak rank (1919)
233,321babies since 1880

Since 1880, 232,571 girls and 750 boys in the U.S. have been named Lucille (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #27 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #789 in 1909. In 2025 it ranked #239 for girls, with 1,314 babies given the name.

188019201960200020258,006 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lucille FAQ

What does the name Lucille mean?

A female given name from French Lucille [in turn from Latin Lucilla], of 1910s US usage.

What is the origin of the name Lucille?

Lucille is listed as a name of French Lucille origin.

How popular is the name Lucille?

Since 1880, 232,571 girls and 750 boys in the U.S. have been named Lucille (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #27 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #789 in 1909. In 2025 it ranked #239 for girls, with 1,314 babies given the name.

Is Lucille a boy or girl name?

Lucille is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 232,571 girls and 750 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.