Lucian Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOO-shun / ˈluːʃənLatin; Romanian
Meaning
Latin: light; Romanian: born at dawn
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lucian is derived from the Latin name 'Lucianus', which is related to 'lux', meaning light. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Roman and later Christian contexts. In Romania, Lucian is a popular name, often associated with literary and artistic figures. The name has maintained a presence in various forms throughout history.
Trend Summary
Lucian has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lucien
- Luca
- Lucio
International Variants
- Luciano (Italian)
- Luca (Italian)
- Lúcio (Portuguese)
- Luca (Spanish)
- Lucien (French)
Famous people named Lucian
Lucian Freud was a British painter known for his intense and raw portraits.
Lucian Blaga was a Romanian philosopher, poet, and playwright.
Lucian Pîrvoiu is a Romanian footballer who has played for various clubs.
Lucian Bute is a Romanian-Canadian professional boxer and former IBF super middleweight champion.
Fictional characters named Lucian
Lucian is a character in the 'Underworld' film series, known as a vampire leader.
Lucian is a character in the video game 'Bloodlines 2', depicted as a powerful figure.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lucian was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lucian has ranked as high as #774 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Kentucky, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Lucian has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lucian (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 96 | |
CA | 75 | |
FL | 43 | |
IL | 28 | |
NY | 25 | |
NC | 24 | |
PA | 21 | |
MI | 19 | |
IN | 17 | |
AZ | 17 | |
VA | 17 | |
KY | 16 | |
GA | 14 | |
WA | 14 | |
TN | 13 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 18 |
1881 | 30 |
1882 | 21 |
1883 | 21 |
1884 | 20 |
1885 | 25 |
1886 | 18 |
1887 | 19 |
1888 | 26 |
1889 | 21 |
1890 | 16 |
1891 | 8 |
1892 | 17 |
1893 | 19 |
1894 | 17 |
1895 | 15 |
1896 | 19 |
1897 | 13 |
1898 | 20 |
1899 | 16 |
1900 | 21 |
1901 | 12 |
1902 | 13 |
1903 | 12 |
1904 | 13 |
1905 | 16 |
1906 | 11 |
1907 | 20 |
1908 | 21 |
1909 | 23 |
1910 | 17 |
1911 | 33 |
1912 | 49 |
1913 | 59 |
1914 | 80 |
1915 | 124 |
1916 | 121 |
1917 | 105 |
1918 | 102 |
1919 | 80 |
1920 | 123 |
1921 | 98 |
1922 | 123 |
1923 | 103 |
1924 | 104 |
1925 | 101 |
1926 | 78 |
1927 | 90 |
1928 | 68 |
1929 | 69 |
1930 | 83 |
1931 | 65 |
1932 | 57 |
1933 | 55 |
1934 | 52 |
1935 | 39 |
1936 | 47 |
1937 | 50 |
1938 | 51 |
1939 | 47 |
1940 | 42 |
1941 | 47 |
1942 | 60 |
1943 | 45 |
1944 | 63 |
1945 | 43 |
1946 | 49 |
1947 | 49 |
1948 | 40 |
1949 | 52 |
1950 | 36 |
1951 | 65 |
1952 | 67 |
1953 | 45 |
1954 | 42 |
1955 | 54 |
1956 | 37 |
1957 | 35 |
1958 | 32 |
1959 | 35 |
1960 | 49 |
1961 | 35 |
1962 | 22 |
1963 | 36 |
1964 | 37 |
1965 | 27 |
1966 | 21 |
1967 | 23 |
1968 | 22 |
1969 | 28 |
1970 | 28 |
1971 | 22 |
1972 | 27 |
1973 | 21 |
1974 | 16 |
1975 | 24 |
1976 | 36 |
1977 | 31 |
1978 | 33 |
1979 | 34 |
1980 | 43 |
1981 | 29 |
1982 | 37 |
1983 | 28 |
1984 | 28 |
1985 | 25 |
1986 | 25 |
1987 | 16 |
1988 | 34 |
1989 | 35 |
1990 | 37 |
1991 | 30 |
1992 | 24 |
1993 | 44 |
1994 | 32 |
1995 | 33 |
1996 | 34 |
1997 | 52 |
1998 | 41 |
1999 | 45 |
2000 | 60 |
2001 | 71 |
2002 | 73 |
2003 | 82 |
2004 | 142 |
2005 | 217 |
2006 | 249 |
2007 | 281 |
2008 | 272 |
2009 | 426 |
2010 | 448 |
2011 | 419 |
2012 | 435 |
2013 | 393 |
2014 | 441 |
2015 | 421 |
2016 | 428 |
2017 | 468 |
2018 | 396 |
2019 | 397 |
2020 | 421 |
2021 | 469 |
2022 | 543 |
2023 | 613 |
2024 | 634 |