Lucretia
Lucretia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /l(j)uːˈkɹiːʃə/
Meaning and origin of Lucretia
Root meaning: “gain, profit”
- A female given name from Latin. The feminine form of Lucretius.
Etymology
Originally from Latin lucrum (“gain, profit”). Many people with the given name have no doubt been named after others so named, not necessarily after the 6th-century-BC Roman noblewoman.
How popular is Lucretia?
Since 1880, 10,430 girls in the U.S. have been named Lucretia. Its highest rank for girls was #207 in 1882. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lucretia FAQ
What does the name Lucretia mean?
Lucretia traces back to a root meaning "gain, profit". A female given name from Latin. The feminine form of Lucretius. Originally from Latin lucrum (“gain, profit”). Many people with the given name have no doubt been named after others so named, not necessarily after the 6th-century-BC Roman noblewoman.
What is the origin of the name Lucretia?
Lucretia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Lucretia?
Since 1880, 10,430 girls in the U.S. have been named Lucretia. Its highest rank for girls was #207 in 1882. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lucretia a boy or girl name?
Lucretia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,430 girls and 0 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.