Lucian
boy name#462 in 2025Lucian entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #289 in 1881, ranks #462 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#462
rank today
#289
peak (1881)
670
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #374 |
| 1890s | #505 |
| 1900s | #601 |
| 1910s | #583 |
| 1920s | #662 |
| 1930s | #856 |
| 1940s | #958 |
| 1950s | #1145 |
| 1960s | #1477 |
| 1970s | #1813 |
| 1980s | #2021 |
| 1990s | #2225 |
| 2000s | #1160 |
| 2010s | #613 |
| 2020s | #535 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lucian has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Lucian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lucian alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lucian in 2025?
- Lucian ranks #462 among US boy names in 2025, with 670 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lucian most popular?
- Lucian peaked in 1881, reaching #289 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lucian with classmates?
- Lucian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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