Lucinda
Derived from Lucia with the suffix -inda, first used by Cervantes in Don Quixote (1605).
Every Lucinda since 1880 — 38,412 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lucinda
Lucinda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,750 in 2025 with 116 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 38,412 American babies have been named Lucinda. Its peak came in 1957, when 1,030 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Lucinda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lucinda 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 | 116 | #1,750 | — | — |
| 2024 | 121 | #1,691 | — | — |
| 2023 | 107 | #1,872 | — | — |
| 2022 | 108 | #1,880 | — | — |
| 2021 | 126 | #1,661 | — | — |
| 2020 | 132 | #1,588 | — | — |
| 2019 | 130 | #1,638 | — | — |
| 2018 | 132 | #1,620 | — | — |
| 2017 | 154 | #1,463 | — | — |
| 2016 | 192 | #1,268 | — | — |
| 2015 | 143 | #1,549 | — | — |
| 2014 | 144 | #1,522 | — | — |
| 2013 | 165 | #1,397 | — | — |
| 2012 | 187 | #1,280 | — | — |
| 2011 | 165 | #1,387 | — | — |
| 2010 | 191 | #1,257 | — | — |
| 2009 | 166 | #1,417 | — | — |
| 2008 | 183 | #1,342 | — | — |
| 2007 | 166 | #1,428 | — | — |
| 2006 | 137 | #1,579 | — | — |
| 2005 | 128 | #1,595 | — | — |
| 2004 | 117 | #1,660 | — | — |
| 2003 | 128 | #1,524 | — | — |
| 2002 | 145 | #1,341 | — | — |
| 2001 | 112 | #1,636 | — | — |
| 2000 | 110 | #1,614 | — | — |
| 1995 | 92 | #1,619 | — | — |
| 1990 | 158 | #1,107 | — | — |
| 1985 | 231 | #750 | — | — |
| 1980 | 287 | #636 | — | — |
| 1975 | 319 | #541 | — | — |
| 1970 | 624 | #381 | — | — |
| 1965 | 613 | #369 | — | — |
| 1960 | 808 | #331 | — | — |
| 1955 | 846 | #300 | — | — |
| 1950 | 792 | #272 | — | — |
| 1945 | 360 | #371 | — | — |
| 1940 | 203 | #471 | — | — |
| 1935 | 141 | #542 | — | — |
| 1930 | 141 | #577 | — | — |
| 1925 | 179 | #532 | — | — |
| 1920 | 201 | #485 | — | — |
| 1915 | 182 | #457 | — | — |
| 1910 | 123 | #358 | — | — |
| 1905 | 107 | #325 | — | — |
| 1900 | 123 | #298 | — | — |
| 1895 | 98 | #284 | — | — |
| 1890 | 101 | #247 | — | — |
| 1885 | 84 | #216 | — | — |
| 1880 | 63 | #193 | — | — |
Famous people named Lucinda
- Lucinda Williams Singer · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucinda mean?
Derived from Lucia with the suffix -inda, first used by Cervantes in Don Quixote (1605).
How popular is the name Lucinda in 2025?
Lucinda ranked #1,750 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 116 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lucinda?
38,412 babies have been named Lucinda in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lucinda most popular?
Lucinda peaked in 1957, when 1,030 newborns received the name.
Is Lucinda a boy or girl name?
Lucinda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lucinda rising or falling?
Lucinda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lucinda?
Well-known people named Lucinda include Lucinda Williams (singer).