Lucien
Every Lucien since 1880 — 9,998 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lucien
Lucien is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #899 in 2025 with 265 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 9,998 American babies have been named Lucien. Its peak came in 2025, when 265 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lucien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lucien year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 265 | #899 |
| 2024 | — | — | 258 | #907 |
| 2023 | — | — | 250 | #925 |
| 2022 | — | — | 202 | #1,083 |
| 2021 | — | — | 179 | #1,138 |
| 2020 | — | — | 182 | #1,091 |
| 2019 | — | — | 167 | #1,166 |
| 2018 | — | — | 161 | #1,186 |
| 2017 | — | — | 167 | #1,138 |
| 2016 | — | — | 176 | #1,113 |
| 2015 | — | — | 162 | #1,159 |
| 2014 | — | — | 150 | #1,221 |
| 2013 | — | — | 173 | #1,081 |
| 2012 | — | — | 161 | #1,140 |
| 2011 | — | — | 164 | #1,117 |
| 2010 | — | — | 169 | #1,116 |
| 2009 | — | — | 152 | #1,189 |
| 2008 | — | — | 145 | #1,220 |
| 2007 | — | — | 141 | #1,252 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,895 | 150 | #1,138 |
| 2005 | — | — | 113 | #1,339 |
| 2004 | — | — | 87 | #1,539 |
| 2003 | — | — | 69 | #1,758 |
| 2002 | — | — | 69 | #1,704 |
| 2001 | — | — | 81 | #1,508 |
| 2000 | — | — | 52 | #1,987 |
| 1995 | — | — | 20 | #3,390 |
| 1990 | — | — | 34 | #2,148 |
| 1985 | — | — | 42 | #1,559 |
| 1980 | — | — | 42 | #1,484 |
| 1975 | — | — | 30 | #1,687 |
| 1970 | — | — | 33 | #1,483 |
| 1965 | — | — | 29 | #1,447 |
| 1960 | — | — | 37 | #1,313 |
| 1955 | — | — | 53 | #1,040 |
| 1950 | — | — | 65 | #847 |
| 1945 | — | — | 57 | #834 |
| 1940 | — | — | 67 | #754 |
| 1935 | — | — | 54 | #855 |
| 1930 | — | — | 107 | #580 |
| 1925 | — | — | 132 | #535 |
| 1920 | — | — | 122 | #562 |
| 1915 | — | — | 125 | #495 |
| 1910 | — | — | 22 | #630 |
| 1905 | — | — | 18 | #560 |
| 1900 | — | — | 13 | #719 |
| 1895 | — | — | 13 | #593 |
| 1890 | — | — | 10 | #650 |
| 1885 | — | — | 14 | #515 |
| 1880 | — | — | 19 | #397 |
Famous people named Lucien
- Lucien Bonaparte Nobleman · 1775–1840
- Lucien Febvre Historian · 1878–1956
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl Philosopher · 1857–1939
- Lucien Laurent Soccer player · 1907–2005
- Lucien Favre Coach · b. 1957
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lucien in 2025?
Lucien ranked #899 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 265 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lucien?
9,998 babies have been named Lucien in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lucien most popular?
Lucien peaked in 2025, when 265 newborns received the name.
Is Lucien a boy or girl name?
Lucien is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lucien rising or falling?
Lucien is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lucien?
Well-known people named Lucien include Lucien Bonaparte (nobleman), Lucien Febvre (historian), Lucien Lévy-Bruhl (philosopher).