Lucinda
Lucinda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /luΛsΙͺndΙ/
Meaning and origin of Lucinda
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
Derived from Lucia with the suffix -inda, first used by Cervantes in Don Quixote (1605).
How popular is Lucinda?
Since 1880, 38,401 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Lucinda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #153 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #3777 in 1958. In 2025, 116 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lucinda
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Sibling name ideas for Lucinda
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Lucinda FAQ
What does the name Lucinda mean?
A female given name from Latin. Derived from Lucia with the suffix -inda, first used by Cervantes in Don Quixote (1605).
What is the origin of the name Lucinda?
Lucinda is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Lucinda?
Since 1880, 38,401 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Lucinda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #153 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #3777 in 1958. In 2025, 116 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lucinda a boy or girl name?
Lucinda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 38,401 girls and 11 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.