Lucretia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationloo-KREE-sha / luːˈkɹiːʃəLatin
Meaning
wealth; profit
Historical & Cultural Background
Lucretia is derived from the Latin name 'Lucretius', which is associated with wealth and prosperity. The name has historical significance in Roman history, particularly through the story of Lucretia, a noblewoman whose tragic fate sparked a rebellion against the monarchy. It has been used in various literary works, symbolizing virtue and honor. The name has seen varying popularity over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Lucretia has been less common in recent years, with occasional resurgences in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lucretie
- Lucrecia
International Variants
- Lucrezia (Italian)
- Lucretia (Spanish)
Famous people named Lucretia
Lucretia Mott was an American Quaker, abolitionist, women's rights activist, and social reformer.
Lucretia Garfield was the wife of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States.
Lucretia Borgia was an Italian noblewoman and a prominent figure of the Renaissance.
Lucretia Peabody Hale was an American author and poet known for her children's literature.
Fictional characters named Lucretia
Lucretia is a character in the video game 'Dragon Age: Inquisition', serving as a noblewoman.
Lucretia is a character in the novel 'The Last Days of Pompeii' by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, representing the struggles of the time.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lucretia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lucretia has ranked as high as #892 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Lucretia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lucretia (1992)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 6 | |
IL | 5 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 29 |
1881 | 52 |
1882 | 65 |
1883 | 35 |
1884 | 26 |
1885 | 34 |
1886 | 32 |
1887 | 27 |
1888 | 35 |
1889 | 30 |
1890 | 32 |
1891 | 35 |
1892 | 32 |
1893 | 27 |
1894 | 31 |
1895 | 29 |
1896 | 31 |
1897 | 30 |
1898 | 26 |
1899 | 29 |
1900 | 28 |
1901 | 30 |
1902 | 28 |
1903 | 32 |
1904 | 33 |
1905 | 36 |
1906 | 30 |
1907 | 30 |
1908 | 35 |
1909 | 37 |
1910 | 29 |
1911 | 40 |
1912 | 51 |
1913 | 49 |
1914 | 61 |
1915 | 92 |
1916 | 89 |
1917 | 78 |
1918 | 92 |
1919 | 76 |
1920 | 101 |
1921 | 97 |
1922 | 87 |
1923 | 75 |
1924 | 92 |
1925 | 79 |
1926 | 107 |
1927 | 105 |
1928 | 87 |
1929 | 72 |
1930 | 68 |
1931 | 75 |
1932 | 104 |
1933 | 71 |
1934 | 66 |
1935 | 81 |
1936 | 92 |
1937 | 88 |
1938 | 88 |
1939 | 108 |
1940 | 146 |
1941 | 165 |
1942 | 152 |
1943 | 128 |
1944 | 119 |
1945 | 96 |
1946 | 126 |
1947 | 118 |
1948 | 125 |
1949 | 113 |
1950 | 134 |
1951 | 121 |
1952 | 110 |
1953 | 136 |
1954 | 143 |
1955 | 141 |
1956 | 143 |
1957 | 129 |
1958 | 121 |
1959 | 133 |
1960 | 179 |
1961 | 178 |
1962 | 168 |
1963 | 161 |
1964 | 172 |
1965 | 150 |
1966 | 161 |
1967 | 114 |
1968 | 133 |
1969 | 136 |
1970 | 177 |
1971 | 189 |
1972 | 173 |
1973 | 173 |
1974 | 190 |
1975 | 145 |
1976 | 144 |
1977 | 142 |
1978 | 125 |
1979 | 110 |
1980 | 104 |
1981 | 114 |
1982 | 117 |
1983 | 85 |
1984 | 67 |
1985 | 73 |
1986 | 76 |
1987 | 66 |
1988 | 72 |
1989 | 68 |
1990 | 70 |
1991 | 65 |
1992 | 53 |
1993 | 41 |
1994 | 35 |
1995 | 25 |
1996 | 20 |
1997 | 22 |
1998 | 21 |
1999 | 13 |
2000 | 13 |
2001 | 7 |
2002 | 12 |
2003 | 6 |
2004 | 6 |
2006 | 5 |
2007 | 9 |
2008 | 6 |
2009 | 6 |
2010 | 8 |
2011 | 6 |
2012 | 8 |
2016 | 5 |
2017 | 6 |
2018 | 7 |