Lucien
How to say it: LOO-shun · /ˈluʃən/
French form of Lucianus, from Latin 'lux' meaning light; bringer of light.
Lucien was the 827th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 265 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are up about 62% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #645 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #827 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 265 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,510 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | +62% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #645 |
| In France, 2025 | #92 among boys’ names, 755 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After long quiet through the 1990s, Lucien returned toward the height first seen in the 1910s and now rests close to that mark. Another lift is anticipated soon.
What goes with it
Pronounced LOO shun, it sounds soft and breathy with light filled grace. Henri belongs in the same set.
Nicknames
- Luc
- Lu
- Luce
Honouring a Lucien in the family
- Lucpet form
- Lucepet form
- Lucianequivalent
- Lucianoequivalent
- Mounirequivalent
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lucien is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #92 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Lucien
- Lucien Febvre (1878–1956)French historian
- Lucien Favre (born 1957)Swiss footballer and coach
- Lucien Bonaparte (1775–1840)1st Prince of Canino and Musignano
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