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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOO-see //ˈluː.si//
Origin: Latin; French
Meaning: Latin: light; French: light
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lucie is derived from the Latin name "Lucia," which is rooted in the word "lux," meaning "light." The transition from Lucia to Lucie occurred as the name was adopted into Old French, where it became popularized in various forms. The name made its way into English through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin-derived names were introduced into the English lexicon, often taking on new spellings and pronunciations in the process.
Historically, the name Lucia has significant associations, particularly with Saint Lucia, a Christian martyr who was venerated in the early centuries of Christianity. Her feast day is celebrated on December 13th, and she is often depicted with a candle crown, symbolizing light and purity.
The name has been borne by various saints and notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring presence in Christian traditions. The name's prominence was further solidified through its inclusion in important texts, such as the Latin Vulgate Bible, where the name appears in various forms.
Culturally, Lucie and its variants have been associated with themes of illumination and clarity, often symbolizing hope and guidance. The name has been embraced in various cultures, reflecting a common appreciation for its meaning and historical significance.
In addition to its use as a standalone name, diminutive forms such as Lucy have also emerged, further enriching the name's legacy. Overall, Lucie's etymological roots and historical associations with light and sanctity have contributed to its lasting resonance in various cultures.
Famous people named Lucie
In this section, you will find notable people named Lucie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lucie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Lucie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Lucie Arnaz is an actress and singer best known for Here’s Lucy, The Jazz Singer, and The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour.
Lucie Jones is a singer and actress best known for representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, and for her role in Les Misérables.
Lucie Safarova is a professional tennis player best known for reaching the French Open final and winning multiple doubles titles.
Fictional characters named Lucie
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Lucie Manette is a fictional character from the novel A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. She is the daughter of Dr. Manette and serves as a symbol of compassion and hope amidst the turmoil of the French Revolution.
Lucie Miller is a fictional character from the TV series The 4400. She is a member of the group of people who were abducted and returned with special abilities, playing a significant role in the series' exploration of human potential.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lucie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lucie was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Lucie has ranked as high as #1182 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Lucie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lucie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lucie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Lucie (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 22 | |
| NY | 17 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| PA | 8 | |
| MA | 8 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| NJ | 8 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| IN | 5 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lucie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 178 |
| 2023 | 157 |
| 2022 | 167 |
| 2021 | 155 |
| 2020 | 162 |
| 2019 | 139 |
| 2018 | 164 |
| 2017 | 131 |
| 2016 | 156 |
| 2015 | 158 |
| 2014 | 151 |
| 2013 | 156 |
| 2012 | 166 |
| 2011 | 160 |
| 2010 | 145 |
| 2009 | 143 |
| 2008 | 142 |
| 2007 | 138 |
| 2006 | 127 |
| 2005 | 106 |
| 2004 | 95 |
| 2003 | 107 |
| 2002 | 82 |
| 2001 | 74 |
| 2000 | 75 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 1998 | 67 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1973 | 25 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1969 | 29 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1967 | 36 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1965 | 29 |
| 1964 | 32 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1961 | 52 |
| 1960 | 48 |
| 1959 | 52 |
| 1958 | 53 |
| 1957 | 58 |
| 1956 | 55 |
| 1955 | 52 |
| 1954 | 72 |
| 1953 | 54 |
| 1952 | 53 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1950 | 40 |
| 1949 | 40 |
| 1948 | 35 |
| 1947 | 35 |
| 1946 | 37 |
| 1945 | 20 |
| 1944 | 33 |
| 1943 | 37 |
| 1942 | 33 |
| 1941 | 33 |
| 1940 | 29 |
| 1939 | 36 |
| 1938 | 32 |
| 1937 | 23 |
| 1936 | 29 |
| 1935 | 35 |
| 1934 | 32 |
| 1933 | 31 |
| 1932 | 28 |
| 1931 | 40 |
| 1930 | 33 |
| 1929 | 37 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1927 | 45 |
| 1926 | 48 |
| 1925 | 44 |
| 1924 | 52 |
| 1923 | 58 |
| 1922 | 57 |
| 1921 | 68 |
| 1920 | 81 |
| 1919 | 54 |
| 1918 | 76 |
| 1917 | 65 |
| 1916 | 73 |
| 1915 | 70 |
| 1914 | 47 |
| 1913 | 44 |
| 1912 | 46 |
| 1911 | 36 |
| 1910 | 33 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1908 | 33 |
| 1907 | 31 |
| 1906 | 20 |
| 1905 | 21 |
| 1904 | 23 |
| 1903 | 20 |
| 1902 | 22 |
| 1901 | 19 |
| 1900 | 28 |
| 1899 | 19 |
| 1898 | 35 |
| 1897 | 31 |
| 1896 | 26 |
| 1895 | 22 |
| 1894 | 17 |
| 1893 | 26 |
| 1892 | 27 |
| 1891 | 25 |
| 1890 | 31 |
| 1889 | 23 |
| 1888 | 22 |
| 1887 | 26 |
| 1886 | 22 |
| 1885 | 13 |
| 1884 | 22 |
| 1883 | 22 |
| 1882 | 22 |
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1880 | 23 |