Lucilla Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: loo-SIL-uh /luːˈsɪlə/

Origin: Latin; Italian

Meaning: Latin: light; Italian: little light

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lucilla has its roots in the Latin word "lux," meaning "light." It is derived from the Roman name "Lucius," which has been associated with brightness and illumination. The diminutive form "Lucilla" emerged in the Roman Empire, where it was used as a feminine variant of Lucius.

The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Latin during the medieval period, particularly as the Christianization of Europe led to the incorporation of Latin names into vernacular languages. Historically, the name Lucilla is notably associated with several figures in antiquity, including Lucilla, the daughter of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who lived in the 2nd century CE.

Her life and status as a Roman princess contributed to the name's prominence in classical literature and history. Additionally, the name appears in various early Christian texts, reflecting its use among early saints and martyrs, which further solidified its place in Christian nomenclature.

Culturally, Lucilla has been embraced in various literary works, often symbolizing purity and enlightenment due to its etymological roots. The name has been used in literature and drama, enhancing its resonance in cultural narratives.

The diminutive form "Lucy" also shares a similar etymological background and has been widely used in various cultures, often evoking themes of light and clarity. Overall, Lucilla carries a rich historical and cultural significance, embodying themes of illumination and nobility throughout its usage.

Famous people named Lucilla

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

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Lucilla is a Roman empress best known for being the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and her role in the philosophical writings of her husband.

Fictional characters named Lucilla

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Lucilla is a fictional character from the novel and film Gladiator. She is the daughter of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and plays a crucial role in the political intrigue surrounding her father's death.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lucilla, 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 Lucilla. 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.

LuciaLunaLydiaLilaLorenLanaLaraLuzLuziaLucie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lucilla was first seen in the United States in 1898.

Lucilla has ranked as high as #4072 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in Texas, and New Mexico.

In the past 5 years the name Lucilla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lucilla 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 Lucilla 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 Lucilla.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 11 11
2024 19 19
2023 11 11
2022 8 8
2021 8 8
2020 11 11
2019 18 18
2018 18 18
2017 11 11
2016 12 12
2015 14 14
2014 10 10
2013 10 10
2012 8 8
2011 12 12
2010 10 10
2009 12 12
2007 7 7
2001 8 8
2000 5 5
1989 5 5
1988 6 6
1986 5 5
1984 8 8
1980 9 9
1978 8 8
1977 7 7
1975 5 5
1974 9 9
1973 11 11
1972 5 5
1971 9 9
1970 10 10
1969 9 9
1968 7 7
1967 11 11
1965 6 6
1964 11 11
1963 8 8
1962 12 12
1961 13 13
1960 6 6
1959 17 17
1958 6 6
1957 10 10
1956 11 11
1955 19 19
1954 15 15
1953 9 9
1952 10 10
1951 9 9
1950 10 10
1949 13 13
1948 16 16
1947 11 11
1946 7 7
1945 8 8
1944 16 16
1943 12 12
1942 10 10
1941 9 9
1940 9 9
1939 10 10
1938 17 17
1937 7 7
1936 6 6
1935 12 12
1934 10 10
1932 11 11
1931 11 11
1930 11 11
1929 12 12
1928 8 8
1927 15 15
1926 13 13
1925 17 17
1924 15 15
1923 14 14
1922 17 17
1921 11 11
1920 10 10
1919 11 11
1918 13 13
1917 15 15
1915 11 11
1914 5 5
1913 13 13
1912 10 10
1911 7 7
1909 10 10
1898 5 5

Top States for Lucilla (1963)

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
TX 5
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