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.

Similar Names

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

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)

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

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188038
188138
188242
188325
188431
188539
188630
188724
188834
188926
189030
189121
189234
189329
189430
189528
189627
189737
189828
189927
190040
190130
190236
190325
190430
190537
190636
190740
190834
190943
191048
191137
191291
191390
1914105
1915119
1916151
1917111
1918135
1919142
1920138
1921134
1922132
1923106
1924118
1925101
1926118
1927118
192897
192980
193085
193170
1932105
193378
193466
193572
193663
193781
193894
193985
194070
194178
194262
1943105
194460
194573
194671
194781
194890
194987
195076
195197
195276
195383
195460
195568
195672
195776
195861
195968
196059
196161
196247
196351
196446
196544
196649
196756
196859
196941
197041
197146
197239
197343
197433
197534
197646
197734
197849
197948
198046
198146
198239
198340
198432
198530
198624
198730
198833
198934
199033
199128
199227
199328
199420
199514
199635
199721
199824
199918
200028
200147
200251
200348
200470
2005109
2006136
2007140
2008127
2009130
2010129
2011127
2012118
2013125
2014122
2015137
2016160
2017124
2018128
2019144
2020153
2021134
2022161
2023154
2024135