Is Lucius a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Lucius is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Lucius?

It’s currently ranked #789 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Lucius Boy

Popularity: #789 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLOO-shus / ˈluːʃəs

Latin; Ancient Roman

Meaning

Latin: light; Ancient Roman: the light-bringer

Historical & Cultural Background

Lucius is a name of Latin origin, commonly used in Ancient Rome. It was borne by several notable figures in Roman history, including Lucius Cornelius Sulla, a Roman general and dictator. The name has been popular in various cultures and has been used in literature and religious texts. It has also been associated with the concept of enlightenment and illumination.

Trend Summary

Lucius has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Variants

Luc
Lucian

International Variants

Luca (Italian)
Lúcio (Portuguese)
Lukas (German)
Luca (Spanish)

Famous people named Lucius

Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist known for his works on ethics.

Lucius Malfoy is a character in the Harry Potter series, known for being a prominent antagonist.

Lucius Fox is a character in the Batman franchise, serving as a key ally to Bruce Wayne.

Lucius Verus was a Roman Emperor who ruled alongside Marcus Aurelius in the 2nd century.

Fictional characters named Lucius

Lucius Fox appears in the Batman franchise as a key figure in Wayne Enterprises.

Lucius Malfoy is a character in the Harry Potter series, known for his role as a Death Eater.

Sibling Suggestions

Marcus Julius Titus Gaius Aurelius Octavius

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lucius was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lucius has ranked as high as #1232 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, California, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Lucius has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lucius (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	21	27%
PA	9	11%
TX	9	11%
FL	7	9%
NY	7	9%
MD	6	8%
GA	5	6%
OH	5	6%
AZ	5	6%
WA	5	6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	38
1881	38
1882	42
1883	25
1884	31
1885	39
1886	30
1887	24
1888	34
1889	26
1890	30
1891	21
1892	34
1893	29
1894	30
1895	28
1896	27
1897	37
1898	28
1899	27
1900	40
1901	30
1902	36
1903	25
1904	30
1905	37
1906	36
1907	40
1908	34
1909	43
1910	48
1911	37
1912	91
1913	90
1914	105
1915	119
1916	151
1917	111
1918	135
1919	142
1920	138
1921	134
1922	132
1923	106
1924	118
1925	101
1926	118
1927	118
1928	97
1929	80
1930	85
1931	70
1932	105
1933	78
1934	66
1935	72
1936	63
1937	81
1938	94
1939	85
1940	70
1941	78
1942	62
1943	105
1944	60
1945	73
1946	71
1947	81
1948	90
1949	87
1950	76
1951	97
1952	76
1953	83
1954	60
1955	68
1956	72
1957	76
1958	61
1959	68
1960	59
1961	61
1962	47
1963	51
1964	46
1965	44
1966	49
1967	56
1968	59
1969	41
1970	41
1971	46
1972	39
1973	43
1974	33
1975	34
1976	46
1977	34
1978	49
1979	48
1980	46
1981	46
1982	39
1983	40
1984	32
1985	30
1986	24
1987	30
1988	33
1989	34
1990	33
1991	28
1992	27
1993	28
1994	20
1995	14
1996	35
1997	21
1998	24
1999	18
2000	28
2001	47
2002	51
2003	48
2004	70
2005	109
2006	136
2007	140
2008	127
2009	130
2010	129
2011	127
2012	118
2013	125
2014	122
2015	137
2016	160
2017	124
2018	128
2019	144
2020	153
2021	134
2022	161
2023	154
2024	135