Lucille
How to say it: loo-SEEL · /luˈsil/
French feminine diminutive of Lucius, from Latin lux meaning 'light'.
Lucille was the 263rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,314 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are up about 16% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #247 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #263 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,314 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,474 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | +16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #247 |
| In France, 2025 | #395 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
At its height in the 1910s, Lucille has since fallen far. Still well used today, it is expected to rise.
What goes with it
Mellow with soft breathy tones, it carries light and saintly associations. Rosalie and Clara echo its grace.
Middle names that flow with Lucille →
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Nicknames
- Lucy
- Lu
- Lulu
- Cille
Other spellings
Honouring a Lucille in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lucille is about 1 in 104.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #395 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Lucille
- Lucille Ball (1911–1989)American actress
- Lucille Wheeler (born 1935)Canadian alpine skier
- Lucille La Verne (1872–1945)American actress
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