Lucretia
Every Lucretia since 1880 — 10,430 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lucretia
Lucretia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,518 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 10,430 American babies have been named Lucretia. Its peak came in 1974, when 190 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Lucretia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lucretia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,518 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,278 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,209 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,810 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,935 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,991 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,986 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,431 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,660 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,255 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,897 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,294 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,991 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,611 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,891 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,844 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,171 |
| 1990 | 70 | #1,965 |
| 1985 | 73 | #1,627 |
| 1980 | 104 | #1,256 |
| 1975 | 145 | #904 |
| 1970 | 177 | #792 |
| 1965 | 150 | #813 |
| 1960 | 179 | #763 |
| 1955 | 141 | #817 |
| 1950 | 134 | #744 |
| 1945 | 96 | #765 |
| 1940 | 146 | #579 |
| 1935 | 81 | #755 |
| 1930 | 68 | #876 |
| 1925 | 79 | #838 |
| 1920 | 101 | #723 |
| 1915 | 92 | #690 |
| 1910 | 29 | #807 |
| 1905 | 36 | #583 |
| 1900 | 28 | #682 |
| 1895 | 29 | #557 |
| 1890 | 32 | #463 |
| 1885 | 34 | #346 |
| 1880 | 29 | #292 |
Famous people named Lucretia
- Lucretia Companion · -600–-509
- Lucretia Mott Social activist · 1793–1880
- Lucretia Garfield Politician · 1832–1918
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lucretia in 2025?
Lucretia ranked #11,518 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lucretia?
10,430 babies have been named Lucretia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lucretia most popular?
Lucretia peaked in 1974, when 190 newborns received the name.
Is Lucretia a boy or girl name?
Lucretia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lucretia rising or falling?
Lucretia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lucretia?
Well-known people named Lucretia include Lucretia (companion), Lucretia Mott (social activist), Lucretia Garfield (politician).