Lucien
4 countries#114 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lucien was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
217,615 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #114 · peaked in 1920 with 6,221 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Maritime, Pas-de-Calais, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
9,998 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #897 · peaked in 2025 with 265 births
Most common in: New York, Massachusetts, California, Louisiana, Maine
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
669 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2012 with 54 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
651 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #939 · peaked in 2012 with 51 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
18 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 2009 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Lucien’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #209 | — |
| 2004 | #204 | ↑5 |
| 2005 | #203 | ↑1 |
| 2006 | #242 | ↓39 |
| 2007 | #223 | ↑19 |
| 2008 | #231 | ↓8 |
| 2009 | #210 | ↑21 |
| 2010 | #180 | ↑30 |
| 2011 | #160 | ↑20 |
| 2012 | #156 | ↑4 |
| 2013 | #145 | ↑11 |
| 2014 | #154 | ↓9 |
| 2015 | #121 | ↑33 |
| 2016 | #139 | ↓18 |
| 2017 | #126 | ↑13 |
| 2018 | #113 | ↑13 |
| 2019 | #117 | ↓4 |
| 2020 | #121 | ↓4 |
| 2021 | #100 | ↑21 |
| 2022 | #114 | ↓14 |
Frequently asked questions about Lucien
Is Lucien a popular name?
Yes — Lucien currently ranks #114 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Lucien more common for boys or girls?
Lucien is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Lucien most popular?
Lucien peaked in 1920 in France, with 6,221 recorded births that year.
Is Lucien rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Lucien’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #18 in 1900 to #114 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Lucien?
At least 228,282 babies have been recorded with the name Lucien across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Lucien popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lucien appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lucien?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Lucien include Alistair, Kaleo, Marcello, Foster.
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