The nameLucien
Lucien is the French form of Lucian, meaning "light".
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Lucien comes from the Latin Lucianus, from lux, "light".
Origin
Latin, through French.
History
Lucian of Samosata was an ancient Greek satirist. In the United States Lucien was most used in the late 19th century.
Did you know?
- Lucien Bonaparte, who presided over the Council of Five Hundred, rescued his brother Napoleon's coup in 1799.
Famous people named Lucien
- Lucien Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon
- Lucien Laviscount, actor
Popularity of the name Lucien
Lucien in the United States
Lucien was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,650 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Lucien. Its rise began around 1909, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Lucien in the United States were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 214 births a year on average, against 167 in the five years before.
Lucien in the United Kingdom
Lucien was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 372 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Lucien. Half of all babies named Lucien in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 35 births a year.
Lucien in France
Lucien in Belgium
Lucien in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lucien
Names from the same generation as Lucien, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucien mean?
Lucien comes from the Latin Lucianus, from lux, "light".
What is the origin of the name Lucien?
Latin, through French.
Is Lucien a girl's or a boy's name?
Lucien is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lucien?
In 2024, Lucien was the 912th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 255 births.
What are the variants of the name Lucien?
Variants and related names of Lucien include Luciano, Lucienne and Lucius.
What are good sibling names for Lucien?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Alba, Valery, Giulia and Livia for a sister, Vincenzo, Emil, Gus and Marcel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Lucien?
Lucien Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon; Lucien Laviscount, actor.