Lucille
Lucille is a girls' name of French origin meaning “light, bright one.” It ranked #239 in the United States in 2025. A French diminutive of Lucie/Lucy, derived from Latin 'lux' meaning light.
how do you pronounce Lucille?
loo-SIL
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what does Lucille mean?
The name Lucille means “light, bright one.” It comes from the French language tradition.
A French diminutive of Lucie/Lucy, derived from Latin 'lux' meaning light. The name peaked in the early 20th century and is experiencing a vintage revival, aided by its association with beloved comedian Lucille Ball.
where does the name Lucille come from?
No reference material was retrieved for Lucille. It is commonly described elsewhere as a French diminutive of Lucie, ultimately from Latin lux ('light'), but that derivation is not confirmed by anything found in this batch's sources.
the history of Lucille
Nothing here confirms the Lucille Ball association or a specific revival timeline; without a dedicated source, no further history can be given.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #239 |
| 2024 | #274 |
| 2023 | #285 |
| 2022 | #278 |
| 2021 | #276 |
| 2020 | #274 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Lucille?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Lucille?
- Lucille Ball (actress and comedian)
- Lucille (guitar belonging to B.B. King)
what names are similar to Lucille?
what names go well with Lucille?
Sibling names that share Lucille's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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