Lucia
Latinate variant of Lucy, or today borrowed from modern Italian.
Every Lucia since 1880 — 59,426 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lucia
Lucia is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #83 in 2025 with 3,012 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 59,426 American babies have been named Lucia. Its peak came in 2025, when 3,012 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lucia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lucia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,012 | #83 | — | — |
| 2024 | 2,663 | #98 | — | — |
| 2023 | 2,442 | #109 | — | — |
| 2022 | 2,222 | #126 | — | — |
| 2021 | 2,025 | #136 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,753 | #160 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,819 | #158 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,612 | #183 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,662 | #185 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,523 | #213 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,453 | #226 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,436 | #231 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,327 | #242 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,304 | #248 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,329 | #240 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,239 | #266 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,085 | #305 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,099 | #303 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,090 | #311 | — | — |
| 2006 | 977 | #338 | — | — |
| 2005 | 853 | #366 | — | — |
| 2004 | 741 | #413 | 6 | #10,822 |
| 2003 | 626 | #473 | 5 | #12,036 |
| 2002 | 524 | #523 | — | — |
| 2001 | 550 | #502 | — | — |
| 2000 | 552 | #490 | — | — |
| 1995 | 383 | #593 | 5 | #9,740 |
| 1990 | 400 | #580 | 9 | #5,645 |
| 1985 | 369 | #541 | 8 | #4,989 |
| 1980 | 316 | #584 | — | — |
| 1975 | 257 | #614 | — | — |
| 1970 | 252 | #650 | — | — |
| 1965 | 251 | #615 | — | — |
| 1960 | 260 | #625 | — | — |
| 1955 | 289 | #543 | — | — |
| 1950 | 208 | #582 | — | — |
| 1945 | 168 | #567 | — | — |
| 1940 | 158 | #547 | — | — |
| 1935 | 154 | #518 | — | — |
| 1930 | 180 | #497 | — | — |
| 1925 | 154 | #581 | — | — |
| 1920 | 147 | #594 | — | — |
| 1915 | 140 | #534 | — | — |
| 1910 | 64 | #515 | — | — |
| 1905 | 42 | #535 | — | — |
| 1900 | 42 | #520 | — | — |
| 1895 | 25 | #617 | — | — |
| 1890 | 31 | #472 | — | — |
| 1885 | 23 | #443 | — | — |
| 1880 | 15 | #442 | — | — |
Famous people named Lucia
- Lucia Bosè Actor · 1931–2020
- Lucia Popp Singer · 1939–1993
- Lucia, Countess of Tripoli Politician · 1265–1299
- Lucia Anguissola Painter · 1536–1565
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucia mean?
Latinate variant of Lucy, or today borrowed from modern Italian.
How popular is the name Lucia in 2025?
Lucia ranked #83 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,012 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lucia?
59,426 babies have been named Lucia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lucia most popular?
Lucia peaked in 2025, when 3,012 newborns received the name.
Is Lucia a boy or girl name?
Lucia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lucia rising or falling?
Lucia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lucia?
Well-known people named Lucia include Lucia Bosè (actor), Lucia Popp (singer), Lucia, Countess of Tripoli (politician).