Lucius

Lucius is a boy'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 135 boys in the United States.

Lucius at a glance

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

About the name Lucius

Lucius 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, Lucius first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #259 in 1881, and in 2024 135 babies received the name — 9,918 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lucius in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#259 in 1881
Peak year
2022
Babies named Lucius in 2024
135
Total since 1880
9,918

Lucius in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#987 in 2023
Babies named Lucius in 2025
26
Total since 1996
427

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lucius mean?

The meaning of Lucius 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 Lucius a boy or girl name?

Lucius is a boy name. In 2024, 135 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lucius?

Lucius comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lucius?

Lucius first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #259 in 1881, and 135 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].