Lucinda Girl

Popularity: #832 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: loo-SIN-duh /luːˈsɪndə/

Origin: Latin; Spanish

Meaning: Latin: light; Spanish: bright

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lucinda has its roots in the Latin word "lux," meaning "light." This etymological origin reflects a broader tradition of names associated with illumination and clarity. The name evolved through various linguistic forms, beginning with the Latin "Lucinda," which is a diminutive of "Lucia," itself derived from "Lucius." The transition into English occurred during the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of interest in classical languages and literature, which facilitated the incorporation of many Latin names into the English lexicon.

Historically, the name Lucinda gained prominence in the 17th century, particularly through literary works. One notable instance is the character Lucinda in the play "The Old Bachelor" by William Congreve, first performed in 1693.

This period saw a burgeoning of English literature that often drew upon classical themes and names, further embedding Lucinda into the cultural fabric of English-speaking societies. The name also appears in various religious texts and translations, although it is less common than its root name, Lucia, which has been associated with Saint Lucia, a Christian martyr celebrated for her piety and virtue.

Culturally, Lucinda has been associated with themes of light and purity, resonating with the symbolic significance of its Latin origin. The name has appeared in various artistic expressions, including poetry and music, reinforcing its enduring appeal.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Lucy have emerged, reflecting a trend in many cultures to create affectionate or familiar versions of names. Overall, Lucinda's historical and cultural significance is intertwined with notions of brightness and clarity, making it a name rich in meaning and tradition.

Famous people named Lucinda

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

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

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Lucinda Williams is a singer-songwriter best known for Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, Essence, and World Without Tears.

Lucinda Dickey is an actress and dancer best known for Breakin', Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, and Ninja III: The Domination.

Lucinda Green is a former equestrian and television presenter best known for her achievements in eventing and her work in equestrian broadcasting.

Fictional characters named Lucinda

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Lucinda is a fictional character from the novel and film The Witch's Daughter. She is a young witch who learns to harness her powers while navigating the challenges of her magical heritage.

Sibling suggestions

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

LydiaLilaLuciaLorenLanaLuna

Similar names

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

LuciaLunaLydiaLilaLanaLuzLucyLorenLavinia

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Lucinda has ranked as high as #511 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lucinda 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 Lucinda 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 Lucinda.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 116 0 116
2024 121 0 121
2023 107 0 107
2022 108 0 108
2021 126 0 126
2020 132 0 132
2019 130 0 130
2018 132 0 132
2017 154 0 154
2016 192 0 192
2015 143 0 143
2014 144 0 144
2013 165 0 165
2012 187 0 187
2011 165 0 165
2010 191 0 191
2009 166 0 166
2008 183 0 183
2007 166 0 166
2006 137 0 137
2005 128 0 128
2004 117 0 117
2003 128 0 128
2002 145 0 145
2001 112 0 112
2000 110 0 110
1999 135 0 135
1998 74 0 74
1997 113 0 113
1996 93 0 93
1995 92 0 92
1994 98 0 98
1993 103 0 103
1992 109 0 109
1991 136 0 136
1990 158 0 158
1989 170 0 170
1988 156 0 156
1987 163 0 163
1986 200 0 200
1985 231 0 231
1984 228 0 228
1983 231 0 231
1982 244 0 244
1981 293 0 293
1980 287 0 287
1979 265 0 265
1978 252 0 252
1977 242 0 242
1976 287 0 287
1975 319 0 319
1974 349 0 349
1973 359 0 359
1972 420 0 420
1971 527 0 527
1970 624 0 624
1969 756 0 756
1968 593 0 593
1967 504 0 504
1966 522 0 522
1965 613 0 613
1964 689 0 689
1963 679 0 679
1962 721 0 721
1961 812 0 812
1960 808 0 808
1959 823 0 823
1958 905 6 899
1957 1,030 5 1,025
1956 923 0 923
1955 846 0 846
1954 997 0 997
1953 978 0 978
1952 908 0 908
1951 797 0 797
1950 792 0 792
1949 843 0 843
1948 752 0 752
1947 596 0 596
1946 410 0 410
1945 360 0 360
1944 314 0 314
1943 334 0 334
1942 282 0 282
1941 273 0 273
1940 203 0 203
1939 169 0 169
1938 157 0 157
1937 156 0 156
1936 128 0 128
1935 141 0 141
1934 132 0 132
1933 120 0 120
1932 128 0 128
1931 111 0 111
1930 141 0 141
1929 159 0 159
1928 157 0 157
1927 139 0 139
1926 163 0 163
1925 179 0 179
1924 164 0 164
1923 201 0 201
1922 184 0 184
1921 168 0 168
1920 201 0 201
1919 188 0 188
1918 185 0 185
1917 186 0 186
1916 215 0 215
1915 182 0 182
1914 138 0 138
1913 159 0 159
1912 146 0 146
1911 120 0 120
1910 123 0 123
1909 103 0 103
1908 112 0 112
1907 105 0 105
1906 106 0 106
1905 107 0 107
1904 101 0 101
1903 92 0 92
1902 91 0 91
1901 95 0 95
1900 123 0 123
1899 94 0 94
1898 118 0 118
1897 96 0 96
1896 124 0 124
1895 98 0 98
1894 104 0 104
1893 87 0 87
1892 122 0 122
1891 98 0 98
1890 101 0 101
1889 84 0 84
1888 97 0 97
1887 92 0 92
1886 90 0 90
1885 84 0 84
1884 86 0 86
1883 92 0 92
1882 93 0 93
1881 88 0 88
1880 63 0 63

Top States for Lucinda (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
PA 10
17%
TX 10
17%
NC 6
10%
NY 6
10%
OH 6
10%
WI 6
10%
CA 5
8%
GA 5
8%
IN 5
8%