Lucille
Lucille is a girls' name of French origin meaning “light, bright one.” It ranked #237 in the United States in 2025. A French diminutive of Lucie/Lucy, derived from Latin 'lux' meaning light.
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how do you pronounce Lucille?
loo-SIL
where does the name Lucille come from?
A French diminutive of Lucie, ultimately from the Latin lux, light.
The name peaked in the early 20th century and is experiencing a vintage revival, aided by its association with beloved comedian Lucille Ball.
how popular is this name?
Lucille has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 119 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 27. It peaked at #27 in 1919, and ranked #237 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #237 |
| 2024 | #274 |
| 2023 | #285 |
| 2022 | #278 |
| 2021 | #276 |
| 2020 | #274 |
| 2019 | #296 |
| 2018 | #295 |
| 2017 | #265 |
| 2016 | #280 |
| 2010 | #476 |
| 1970 | #675 |
| 1960 | #370 |
| 1950 | #180 |
| 1940 | #113 |
| 1930 | #59 |
| 1920 | #29 |
| 1919 | #27 |
| 1910 | #31 |
| 1900 | #67 |
| 1890 | #147 |
| 1880 | #247 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Lucille fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Lucille
Lucille Ball, star of I Love Lucy, is its best-known bearer.
who are famous people named Lucille?
- Lucille Ball (actress and comedian)
- Lucille (guitar belonging to B.B. King)
what are the nicknames and variants of Lucille?
Nicknames
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.
quick answers about Lucille
What does the name Lucille mean?
Lucille means “light, bright one”.
What is the origin of the name Lucille?
Lucille comes from the French naming tradition.
How popular is the name Lucille?
Lucille ranked #237 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1919, at #27, and it has spent 119 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Lucille a boy or girl name?
Lucille is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Lucille?
Lucille is pronounced loo-SIL, with 2 syllables.
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