Lucille: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced loo-SEEL · 2 syllables
Lucille means “light”, from French and Latin.
Borrowed from Latin Lucilla, feminine diminutive form of Lucius.
- Meaning
- light
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- loo-SEEL
- US rank (2025)
- #237
- US babies a year
- about 1,171 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1900
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback
- Nicknames
- Lucy, Lulu
How popular is Lucille?
Lucille was the #237 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,314 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1900.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #237 |
| Canada | #676 |
How old are people named Lucille?
Half of US adults named Lucille are older than 74; most are between 22 and 93. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Lucille
What does the name Lucille mean?
Lucille means “light”. It comes from French and Latin.
How do you pronounce Lucille?
Lucille is pronounced loo-SEEL.
How popular is the name Lucille?
Lucille was the #237 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,314 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1900.
How old are people named Lucille?
Half of US adults named Lucille are older than 74. Most are between 22 and 93.