Luciano Boy

Popularity: #326 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationloo-CHA-no / /luˈtʃa.no/

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: light; Latin: light-bringer

Historical & Cultural Background

Luciano is derived from the Latin name Lucianus, which is related to the word 'lux,' meaning light. It has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages and has gained popularity in various cultures. The name is often associated with brightness and enlightenment. Luciano is also linked to several saints, enhancing its historical significance.

Trend Summary

Luciano has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Lucian
  • Luciano

International Variants

  • Luciano (Spanish/Italian)
  • Luca (Italian)
  • Lúcio (Portuguese)

Famous people named Luciano

Luciano Pavarotti was a renowned Italian operatic tenor, celebrated for his powerful voice and charismatic performances.

Luciano Benetton is an Italian businessman and co-founder of the Benetton Group, known for its colorful knitwear and marketing campaigns.

Luciano Ligabue is an Italian singer-songwriter and film director, recognized for his contributions to rock music in Italy.

Luciano Spalletti is an Italian football manager and former player, known for his tactical acumen in coaching top football clubs.

Fictional characters named Luciano

Luciano is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed II,' serving as a merchant in Renaissance Italy.

Luciano is a character in the novel 'The Betrothed' by Alessandro Manzoni, representing themes of love and sacrifice.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Luciano was first seen in the United States in 1892. Luciano has ranked as high as #585 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Luciano has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Luciano (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 189
22%
TX 137
16%
FL 111
13%
NY 66
8%
AZ 37
4%
IL 32
4%
GA 23
3%
VA 22
3%
CT 18
2%
MI 18
2%
PA 18
2%
UT 18
2%
WA 17
2%
IN 16
2%
NC 15
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18925
18975
18986
19007
19025
19068
19078
19096
19108
191110
191213
191326
191429
191530
191626
191734
191829
191930
192042
192137
192237
192340
192438
192539
192640
192745
192837
192937
193040
193148
193233
193335
193425
193540
193634
193731
193827
193931
194029
194122
194235
194335
194428
194530
194633
194739
194821
194940
195041
195138
195238
195342
195439
195544
195632
195740
195846
195943
196047
196150
196248
196360
196452
196555
196645
196738
196841
196967
197047
197167
197255
197349
197466
197562
197659
197754
197864
197965
198075
198180
198267
198382
198469
198575
198684
198784
198877
198984
199090
199189
199295
199399
1994103
1995117
1996146
1997118
1998145
1999188
2000179
2001205
2002173
2003193
2004243
2005250
2006316
2007308
2008359
2009379
2010363
2011364
2012415
2013424
2014492
2015530
2016583
2017568
2018580
2019636
2020719
2021721
2022879
2023857
2024974