Lucille

Lucille is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,151 girls in the United States.

Lucille at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lucille

Lucille belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lucille first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #27 in 1919, and in 2024 1,151 babies received the name — 231,246 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lucille in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#27 in 1919
Peak year
1920
Babies named Lucille in 2024
1,151
Total since 1880
231,246

Lucille in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1074 in 1997
Babies named Lucille in 2025
9
Total since 1996
464

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lucille mean?

The meaning of Lucille is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lucille a boy or girl name?

Lucille is a girl name. In 2024, 1,151 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lucille?

Lucille comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lucille?

Lucille first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #27 in 1919, and 1,151 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].