Lucien

Lucien is a French boy's name. French form of Lucian, meaning "light". Sophisticated with continental charm.

How popular is Lucien in the United States?

In 2024, 255 boys in the United States were named Lucien, making it the 912th most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 1,221st a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Lucien go back to 1880, and 9,730 babies have been given the name since.

What Lucien means and where it comes from

French form of Lucian, meaning "light". Sophisticated with continental charm.

Lucien is of French origin, described as elegant in style.

Is Lucien a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 255 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Lucien

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Lucien

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lucien mean?

French form of Lucian, meaning "light". Sophisticated with continental charm.

Where does the name Lucien come from?

Lucien is of French origin, and is usually described as elegant in style.

How popular is Lucien in the United States?

In 2024, 255 boys in the United States were named Lucien, making it the 912th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Lucien a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 255 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Lucien?

Lucy, Lucie are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Lucien.

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