Lucien
boy name#897 in 2025Lucien entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #392 in 1880, ranks #897 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#897
rank today
#392
peak (1880)
265
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #529 |
| 1890s | #595 |
| 1900s | #637 |
| 1910s | #528 |
| 1920s | #550 |
| 1930s | #725 |
| 1940s | #752 |
| 1950s | #1032 |
| 1960s | #1344 |
| 1970s | #1598 |
| 1980s | #1808 |
| 1990s | #2372 |
| 2000s | #1456 |
| 2010s | #1141 |
| 2020s | #1004 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lucien has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 6,100 people named Lucien are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lucien alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lucien in 2025?
- Lucien ranks #897 among US boy names in 2025, with 265 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lucien most popular?
- Lucien peaked in 1880, reaching #392 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lucien with classmates?
- Lucien will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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