Lucile Girl

Popularity: #922 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: loo-SEEL /luˈsil/

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: light; French: illumination

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lucile is derived from the Latin name "Lucilla," which is a diminutive form of "Lucius," meaning "light" or "illumination." The Latin root "lux" signifies light, and this etymological connection has been a source of symbolic significance throughout history. The name entered the English language through Old French, where it was adapted as "Lucile" during the medieval period, particularly gaining traction in the 12th century as the Norman influence spread across England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

Historically, the name Lucile has been associated with various notable figures. One significant milestone is the use of the name in Christian contexts, where it is linked to saints and martyrs, particularly Saint Lucilla, who was venerated in the early Christian church.

The name also appears in literary works, such as in the writings of the 19th-century French author Honoré de Balzac, who used it in his novels, thereby contributing to its cultural resonance in literature. The name's association with light has made it a favored choice in various cultures, symbolizing purity, clarity, and enlightenment.

In addition to its historical and literary significance, Lucile has been embraced in various forms across different cultures. The name has been adapted into several languages, retaining its core meaning related to light.

This enduring quality has allowed Lucile to maintain a presence in various cultural narratives, often symbolizing hope and guidance. The diminutive "Lucy" is a related form that has also enjoyed historical significance, further emphasizing the name's roots in the concept of illumination.

Overall, Lucile's etymology and historical milestones reflect a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic evolution.

Famous people named Lucile

In this section, you will find notable people named Lucile. 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 Lucile who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lucile who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lucile Ball is an actress and comedian best known for I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show, and Here's Lucy.

Lucile Packard is a philanthropist best known for founding the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford.

Lucile Blanch is an artist best known for her work in the American art scene and contributions to the California School of Fine Arts.

Fictional characters named Lucile

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Lucile is a fictional character from the novel The Count of Monte Cristo. She is the daughter of the Count's friend and plays a significant role in the protagonist's quest for revenge.

Sibling suggestions

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

LucianaLydiaLilaLunaLeilaLorenLana

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lucile. 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.

LuciaLunaLydiaLilaLorenLuzLieselLuzia

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Lucile has ranked as high as #249 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Texas, and Mississippi.

In the past 5 years the name Lucile has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lucile 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 Lucile 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 Lucile.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 26 0 26
2024 32 0 32
2023 49 0 49
2022 30 0 30
2021 23 0 23
2020 22 0 22
2019 34 0 34
2018 36 0 36
2017 29 0 29
2016 35 0 35
2015 39 0 39
2014 32 0 32
2013 30 0 30
2012 31 0 31
2011 26 0 26
2010 22 0 22
2009 32 0 32
2008 20 0 20
2007 24 0 24
2006 35 0 35
2005 21 0 21
2004 28 0 28
2003 16 0 16
2002 22 0 22
2001 13 0 13
2000 21 0 21
1999 11 0 11
1998 12 0 12
1997 12 0 12
1996 10 0 10
1995 12 0 12
1994 12 0 12
1993 8 0 8
1992 12 0 12
1991 11 0 11
1990 6 0 6
1989 12 0 12
1988 7 0 7
1986 8 0 8
1985 7 0 7
1983 8 0 8
1981 6 0 6
1980 6 0 6
1978 9 0 9
1977 9 0 9
1975 13 0 13
1973 13 0 13
1972 12 0 12
1971 11 0 11
1970 13 0 13
1969 8 0 8
1968 19 0 19
1967 11 0 11
1966 26 0 26
1965 13 0 13
1964 25 0 25
1963 21 0 21
1962 23 0 23
1961 35 0 35
1960 37 0 37
1959 45 0 45
1958 44 0 44
1957 56 0 56
1956 72 0 72
1955 72 0 72
1954 75 0 75
1953 84 0 84
1952 94 0 94
1951 77 0 77
1950 89 0 89
1949 100 0 100
1948 112 0 112
1947 131 0 131
1946 108 0 108
1945 119 0 119
1944 131 0 131
1943 147 0 147
1942 155 0 155
1941 181 0 181
1940 165 0 165
1939 188 0 188
1938 190 0 190
1937 233 0 233
1936 239 5 234
1935 274 8 266
1934 281 0 281
1933 306 0 306
1932 367 0 367
1931 361 0 361
1930 487 0 487
1929 548 5 543
1928 638 0 638
1927 722 6 716
1926 813 8 805
1925 900 0 900
1924 927 0 927
1923 1,064 9 1,055
1922 1,135 5 1,130
1921 1,242 0 1,242
1920 1,363 5 1,358
1919 1,452 5 1,447
1918 1,454 6 1,448
1917 1,516 0 1,516
1916 1,490 7 1,483
1915 1,449 8 1,441
1914 1,166 0 1,166
1913 1,011 8 1,003
1912 882 0 882
1911 660 6 654
1910 698 0 698
1909 570 0 570
1908 597 5 592
1907 508 0 508
1906 485 0 485
1905 479 0 479
1904 433 0 433
1903 370 0 370
1902 388 0 388
1901 346 0 346
1900 395 0 395
1899 305 0 305
1898 330 0 330
1897 269 0 269
1896 300 0 300
1895 248 0 248
1894 239 0 239
1893 194 0 194
1892 201 0 201
1891 177 0 177
1890 149 0 149
1889 135 0 135
1888 94 0 94
1887 85 0 85
1886 71 0 71
1885 78 0 78
1884 55 0 55
1883 49 0 49
1882 58 0 58
1881 36 0 36
1880 40 0 40

Top States for Lucile (2023)

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
WA 9
100%