Lucien Boy

Popularity: #671 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLOO-shen / luːˈʃeɪn

Latin; French

Meaning

Latin: light; French: light

Historical & Cultural Background

Lucien is derived from the Latin name 'Lucianus', which is related to 'lux', meaning light. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in France, where it gained popularity. The name has historical significance in literature and has been borne by several notable figures throughout history. Its use has fluctuated over time, reflecting broader naming trends in different eras.

Trend Summary

Lucien has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Lucian
  • Luc
  • Luce

International Variants

  • Luciano (Italian)
  • Luca (Italian)
  • Luzio (Italian)
  • Lúcio (Portuguese)
  • Luz (Spanish)

Famous people named Lucien

Lucien Freud was a British painter known for his intense and raw portraits.

Lucien Bouchard is a Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Quebec.

Lucien Piccard was a Swiss watchmaker renowned for his luxury timepieces.

Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was a French philosopher and sociologist known for his work on the philosophy of culture.

Fictional characters named Lucien

Lucien is a character in Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman' series, serving as the librarian of the Dreaming.

Lucien is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy XIV', known for his role in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lucien was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lucien has ranked as high as #1105 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Massachusetts, Louisiana, California, and Maine. In the past 5 years the name Lucien has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lucien (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 32
17%
TX 21
11%
FL 20
11%
NY 13
7%
VA 12
7%
PA 12
7%
NC 8
4%
OH 8
4%
GA 7
4%
MA 7
4%
TN 7
4%
WA 6
3%
MD 5
3%
AL 5
3%
OR 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188019
188111
188215
188311
188411
188514
18868
188711
188816
188912
189010
189112
189210
189313
189412
189513
189614
189713
18989
189914
190013
19018
190219
190316
190410
190518
190613
190714
190814
190930
191022
191136
191248
191378
191489
1915125
1916147
1917119
1918118
1919129
1920122
1921141
1922137
1923158
1924129
1925132
1926142
1927145
192897
192982
1930107
193198
193273
193376
193498
193554
193662
193747
193861
193963
194067
194173
194277
194375
194476
194557
194684
194785
194878
194973
195065
195147
195253
195354
195457
195553
195647
195753
195848
195941
196037
196145
196223
196333
196438
196529
196628
196741
196839
196932
197033
197135
197233
197328
197435
197530
197625
197733
197834
197935
198042
198133
198242
198329
198434
198542
198625
198727
198834
198936
199034
199135
199232
199331
199440
199520
199630
199738
199843
199934
200052
200181
200269
200369
200487
2005113
2006150
2007141
2008145
2009152
2010169
2011164
2012161
2013173
2014150
2015162
2016176
2017167
2018161
2019167
2020182
2021179
2022202
2023250
2024255