Lucilla
How to say it: loo-SIL-uh · /luˈsɪlə/
Latin diminutive of Lucia meaning 'light' - ancient Roman name revived in Christian tradition.
Lucilla was the 7,672nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 11 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are down about 16% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #8,519 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #7,672 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 11 |
| Share of births | 1 in 301,394 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | −16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #8,519 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Lucilla peaked in the 1910s, nearly vanished by the 1990s, and has come back.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Lucy
- Lulu
- Cilla
Honouring a Lucilla in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lucilla is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Italian, Spanish.
Famous people named Lucilla
- Lucilla Boari (born 1997)Italian archer
- Lucilla Agosti (born 1978)Italian radio and television presenter and actress
- Lucilla Morlacchi (1936–2014)Italian actress
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