Lucio
How to say it: LOO-see-oh · /ˈlusioʊ/
From Latin lux meaning light - classic Roman name used as Lucio in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
Lucio was the 1,150th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 146 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 59% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #961 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 | #1,150 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 146 |
| Share of births | 1 in 22,707 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +59% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #961 |
| In France, 2025 | #598 among boys’ names, 60 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Currently at its best, Lucio keeps climbing in the 2020s. Sitting at its peak now, it looks set to keep rising over the next few years.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft with breathy sounds, Lucio carries a sky and light theme and travels well. Emilio shares its style and Lu works as a nickname.
Nicknames
- Luc
- Lucho
- Lu
Honouring a Lucio in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lucio is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #598 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Lucio
- Lucio Gutiérrez (born 1957)President of Ecuador
- Lucio Dalla (1943–2012)Italian singer-songwriter
- Lucio Costa (1902–1998)Brazilian architect
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