The nameLucio
Lucio is the Italian and Spanish form of Lucius. It is sunny, short and still rare in English.
- Boy's name
- Italian and Spanish
Meaning
Lucio comes from the Latin Lucius, linked to lux, "light".
Origin
Italian and Spanish, from Latin.
History
In the United States Lucio reached 971st place in 1907. In England and Wales it reached 1745th in 2019.
Famous people named Lucio
- Lucio Dalla, singer
- Lucio Fontana, artist
Popularity of the name Lucio
Lucio in the United States
Lucio was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 967 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Lucio. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Lucio in the United States were born before 1992. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 114 births a year on average, against 90 in the five years before.
Lucio in France
Lucio was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 285 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Lucio. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Lucio in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 44 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Lucio
Names from the same generation as Lucio, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucio mean?
Lucio comes from the Latin Lucius, linked to lux, "light".
What is the origin of the name Lucio?
Italian and Spanish, from Latin.
Is Lucio a girl's or a boy's name?
Lucio is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lucio?
In 2024, Lucio was the 1341st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 142 births.
What are good sibling names for Lucio?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nour, Fatoumata, Dina and Simona for a sister, Gino, Lino, Stefano and Andreas for a brother.
Who are famous people named Lucio?
Lucio Dalla, singer; Lucio Fontana, artist.