The nameLucille
Lucille is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "light". Lucille Ball made it famous in America.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Lucille comes from the French Lucile, from the Latin Lucilla, a diminutive of Lucia, "light".
Origin
Latin, through French.
History
Lucille reached the American top 30 in the early 20th century. Lucille Ball, star of I Love Lucy, and B. B. King's guitar, named Lucille, made it famous.
Did you know?
- Lucille Ball was the first woman to run a major television studio, Desilu, which produced Star Trek.
Famous people named Lucille
- Lucille Ball, actress
- Lucille Clifton, poet
- Lucille, B. B. King's guitar
Popularity of the name Lucille
Lucille in the United States
Lucille was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 64,103 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Lucille. Its rise began around 1899, and it peaked in 1920. Half of all babies named Lucille in the United States were born before 1925, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,134 births a year.
Lucille in France
Lucille was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 3,415 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Lucille. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Lucille in France were born before 1995. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 30 births a year on average, against 60 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lucille
Names from the same generation as Lucille, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucille mean?
Lucille comes from the French Lucile, from the Latin Lucilla, a diminutive of Lucia, "light".
What is the origin of the name Lucille?
Latin, through French.
Is Lucille a girl's or a boy's name?
Lucille is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Lucille?
In 2024, Lucille was the 274th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,151 births.
What are the variants of the name Lucille?
Variants and related names of Lucille include Lucia and Lucie.
What are good sibling names for Lucille?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Juliette, Leona, Estelle and Adelaide for a sister, Soren, Lionel, Titus and Felix for a brother.
Who are famous people named Lucille?
Lucille Ball, actress; Lucille Clifton, poet; Lucille, B. B. King's guitar.