Lucia
5 countries#83 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lucia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
59,426 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #83 · peaked in 2025 with 3,012 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
9,181 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #301 · peaked in 2022 with 201 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, La Réunion, Pas-de-Calais, Guadeloupe
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,945 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #90 · peaked in 2013 with 368 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,656 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #224 · peaked in 2013 with 312 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
818 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #100 · peaked in 2023 with 51 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
471 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #71 · peaked in 2022 with 30 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lucia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #338 | — |
| 2007 | #311 | ↑27 |
| 2008 | #303 | ↑8 |
| 2009 | #305 | ↓2 |
| 2010 | #265 | ↑40 |
| 2011 | #240 | ↑25 |
| 2012 | #248 | ↓8 |
| 2013 | #241 | ↑7 |
| 2014 | #231 | ↑10 |
| 2015 | #225 | ↑6 |
| 2016 | #213 | ↑12 |
| 2017 | #185 | ↑28 |
| 2018 | #183 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #157 | ↑26 |
| 2020 | #160 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #136 | ↑24 |
| 2022 | #126 | ↑10 |
| 2023 | #109 | ↑17 |
| 2024 | #98 | ↑11 |
| 2025 | #83 | ↑15 |
Frequently asked questions about Lucia
Is Lucia a popular name?
Yes — Lucia currently ranks #83 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lucia more common for boys or girls?
Lucia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lucia most popular?
Lucia peaked in 2025 in United States, with 3,012 recorded births that year.
Is Lucia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lucia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #435 in 1880 to #83 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lucia?
At least 75,552 babies have been recorded with the name Lucia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Lucia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lucia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lucia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lucia include Madeline, Josie, Addison, Kennedy.
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