Lucien
l(u)-cien
US Popularity:2251
Origin:French
Meaning:light
Elegant and ethereal, Lucien is a French boy’s name that means “light.” It is the French equivalent of the Spanish Luciano and the Latin Lucianus and Lucius. These, in turn, derive from the Latin word lux, from which you get the meaning “light.” Lucien is a great choice if you like the sound of Luke or Lucas—which come from different root words—but want a more unusual name that will help keep baby in the spotlight.
Lucien Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lucien is currently #745 on The Bump
Boy:Lucien is currently #199 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lucien is currently #2251 in U.S. births
Boy:Lucien is currently #768 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2251
in 2022
+ 145
from 2021
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