Lucian
5 countries#462 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lucian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
14,501 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #462 · peaked in 2025 with 670 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Florida, Kentucky
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,349 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #649 · peaked in 2012 with 103 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,322 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #471 · peaked in 2012 with 103 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
827 births recorded 1999–2022 · currently #1032 · peaked in 2010 with 87 births
Most common in: Nord, Rhône, Paris, Vaucluse, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
22 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 2023 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
5 births recorded 2023–2023 · peaked in 2023 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lucian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #816 | — |
| 2007 | #775 | ↑41 |
| 2008 | #806 | ↓31 |
| 2009 | #606 | ↑200 |
| 2010 | #567 | ↑39 |
| 2011 | #595 | ↓28 |
| 2012 | #586 | ↑9 |
| 2013 | #626 | ↓40 |
| 2014 | #607 | ↑19 |
| 2015 | #633 | ↓26 |
| 2016 | #625 | ↑8 |
| 2017 | #577 | ↑48 |
| 2018 | #647 | ↓70 |
| 2019 | #664 | ↓17 |
| 2020 | #635 | ↑29 |
| 2021 | #593 | ↑42 |
| 2022 | #545 | ↑48 |
| 2023 | #489 | ↑56 |
| 2024 | #487 | ↑2 |
| 2025 | #462 | ↑25 |
Frequently asked questions about Lucian
Is Lucian a popular name?
Yes — Lucian currently ranks #462 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lucian more common for boys or girls?
Lucian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lucian most popular?
Lucian peaked in 2025 in United States, with 670 recorded births that year.
Is Lucian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lucian’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #403 in 1880 to #462 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lucian?
At least 16,677 babies have been recorded with the name Lucian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Lucian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lucian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lucian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lucian include Reece, Esteban, Mack, Soren.
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