Lucie Girl

Popularity: #742 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lucie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lucie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Lucie has ranked as high as #2157 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, and Florida.

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.

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 Total Births Girl
2025 207 207
2024 179 179
2023 158 158
2022 167 167
2021 155 155
2020 162 162
2019 139 139
2018 164 164
2017 131 131
2016 156 156
2015 158 158
2014 151 151
2013 156 156
2012 166 166
2011 160 160
2010 145 145
2009 143 143
2008 142 142
2007 138 138
2006 127 127
2005 106 106
2004 96 96
2003 107 107
2002 82 82
2001 74 74
2000 75 75
1999 54 54
1998 67 67
1997 41 41
1996 41 41
1995 28 28
1994 26 26
1993 41 41
1992 32 32
1991 34 34
1990 38 38
1989 27 27
1988 18 18
1987 23 23
1986 26 26
1985 28 28
1984 11 11
1983 19 19
1982 25 25
1981 31 31
1980 21 21
1979 20 20
1978 22 22
1977 18 18
1976 7 7
1975 16 16
1974 19 19
1973 25 25
1972 17 17
1971 26 26
1970 25 25
1969 29 29
1968 29 29
1967 36 36
1966 30 30
1965 29 29
1964 32 32
1963 27 27
1962 35 35
1961 52 52
1960 48 48
1959 52 52
1958 53 53
1957 59 59
1956 55 55
1955 52 52
1954 72 72
1953 54 54
1952 53 53
1951 30 30
1950 40 40
1949 40 40
1948 35 35
1947 35 35
1946 37 37
1945 20 20
1944 33 33
1943 37 37
1942 33 33
1941 33 33
1940 29 29
1939 36 36
1938 32 32
1937 23 23
1936 29 29
1935 35 35
1934 32 32
1933 31 31
1932 28 28
1931 40 40
1930 33 33
1929 37 37
1928 31 31
1927 45 45
1926 48 48
1925 44 44
1924 52 52
1923 58 58
1922 57 57
1921 68 68
1920 81 81
1919 54 54
1918 76 76
1917 65 65
1916 73 73
1915 70 70
1914 47 47
1913 44 44
1912 46 46
1911 36 36
1910 33 33
1909 15 15
1908 33 33
1907 31 31
1906 20 20
1905 21 21
1904 23 23
1903 20 20
1902 22 22
1901 19 19
1900 28 28
1899 19 19
1898 35 35
1897 31 31
1896 26 26
1895 22 22
1894 17 17
1893 26 26
1892 27 27
1891 25 25
1890 31 31
1889 23 23
1888 22 22
1887 26 26
1886 22 22
1885 13 13
1884 22 22
1883 22 22
1882 22 22
1881 10 10
1880 23 23

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 22
18%
NY 17
14%
FL 11
9%
IL 8
6%
PA 8
6%
MA 8
6%
TX 8
6%
NC 8
6%
NJ 8
6%
OH 6
5%
VA 6
5%
IN 5
4%
TN 5
4%
MN 5
4%