Lucretia Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: loo-KREE-sha /luːˈkɹiːʃə/

Origin: Latin

Meaning: wealth; profit

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lucretia has its roots in ancient Roman history and is derived from the Latin name 'Lucretia', which is believed to be derived from the Latin word 'lucretius', meaning 'profit' or 'wealth'. The name is thought to have originated from the Roman family name 'Lucretius', which was borne by several notable figures in Roman history.

The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of the Renaissance and the revival of classical learning, where Latin names were often adopted into vernacular languages, including English. One of the most significant historical milestones associated with the name Lucretia is the story of Lucretia, a noblewoman in ancient Rome, whose tragic fate is recounted by historians such as Livy in the 1st century BCE.

Her story, which involves her rape by the son of the last king of Rome, Tarquin the Proud, and her subsequent suicide, became a symbol of virtue and honor. This event is often cited as a catalyst for the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the Roman Republic in 509 BCE.

The tale of Lucretia has been depicted in various works of art and literature throughout the centuries, reinforcing her legacy as a figure of moral integrity and resistance against tyranny. Culturally, the name Lucretia has resonated through various artistic and literary traditions, often associated with themes of virtue, honor, and tragedy.

The name has been used in works by Shakespeare and other playwrights, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness. Additionally, the name has been connected to the concept of 'Lucretian', referring to the philosophical ideas of the Roman poet Lucretius, who explored themes of ethics and the nature of the universe in his work 'De Rerum Natura' during the 1st century BCE.

The enduring legacy of Lucretia in literature and philosophy highlights her significance as a cultural archetype, representing the struggle for personal and societal integrity.

Famous people named Lucretia

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

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

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Lucretia Borgia is a noblewoman best known for her association with the Italian Renaissance and her role in the Borgia family.

Lucretia Mott is a social reformer best known for her work in women's rights and abolitionism.

Fictional characters named Lucretia

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Lucretia is a fictional character from the TV series Spartacus. She is a powerful and manipulative woman who plays a significant role in the political machinations of the Roman Republic.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lucretia, 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 Lucretia. 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 Lucretia was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Lucretia has ranked as high as #1311 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, California, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lucretia 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 Lucretia 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 Lucretia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 8 8
2018 7 7
2017 6 6
2016 5 5
2012 8 8
2011 6 6
2010 8 8
2009 6 6
2008 6 6
2007 9 9
2006 5 5
2004 6 6
2003 6 6
2002 12 12
2001 7 7
2000 13 13
1999 13 13
1998 21 21
1997 22 22
1996 20 20
1995 25 25
1994 35 35
1993 41 41
1992 53 53
1991 65 65
1990 70 70
1989 68 68
1988 72 72
1987 66 66
1986 76 76
1985 73 73
1984 67 67
1983 85 85
1982 117 117
1981 114 114
1980 104 104
1979 110 110
1978 125 125
1977 142 142
1976 144 144
1975 145 145
1974 190 190
1973 173 173
1972 173 173
1971 189 189
1970 177 177
1969 136 136
1968 133 133
1967 114 114
1966 161 161
1965 150 150
1964 172 172
1963 161 161
1962 168 168
1961 178 178
1960 179 179
1959 133 133
1958 121 121
1957 129 129
1956 143 143
1955 141 141
1954 143 143
1953 136 136
1952 110 110
1951 121 121
1950 134 134
1949 113 113
1948 125 125
1947 118 118
1946 126 126
1945 96 96
1944 119 119
1943 128 128
1942 152 152
1941 165 165
1940 146 146
1939 108 108
1938 88 88
1937 88 88
1936 92 92
1935 81 81
1934 66 66
1933 71 71
1932 104 104
1931 75 75
1930 68 68
1929 72 72
1928 87 87
1927 105 105
1926 107 107
1925 79 79
1924 92 92
1923 75 75
1922 87 87
1921 97 97
1920 101 101
1919 76 76
1918 92 92
1917 78 78
1916 89 89
1915 92 92
1914 61 61
1913 49 49
1912 51 51
1911 40 40
1910 29 29
1909 37 37
1908 35 35
1907 30 30
1906 30 30
1905 36 36
1904 33 33
1903 32 32
1902 28 28
1901 30 30
1900 28 28
1899 29 29
1898 26 26
1897 30 30
1896 31 31
1895 29 29
1894 31 31
1893 27 27
1892 32 32
1891 35 35
1890 32 32
1889 30 30
1888 35 35
1887 27 27
1886 32 32
1885 34 34
1884 26 26
1883 35 35
1882 65 65
1881 52 52
1880 29 29

Top States for Lucretia (1992)

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 6
38%
IL 5
31%
TX 5
31%