Lucetta
Meaninglight · Italian form of Lucy
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #813 in 1882
5 babies were named Lucetta in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lucetta you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lucetta, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lucetta would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLucetta first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1882, when it ranked #813. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningLucetta is an Italian form of Lucy, which means “light”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Lucetta
Lucetta is a girl name of English and Latin origin meaning “light”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-tta”. US birth records list Lucetta for girls from 1882 to 2025, in 64 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1882, when it ranked #813 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 7.0 | 143,885 girls |
| 1890s | 17 | 58,928 girls |
| 1900s | 21 | 48,638 girls |
| 1910s | 13 | 74,184 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 91,996 girls |
| 1930s | 5.9 | 169,205 girls |
| 1940s | 5.3 | 188,324 girls |
| 1950s | 2.4 | 418,410 girls |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 girls |
| 2010s | 0.4 | 2,439,024 girls |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 652,174 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Lucetta
What does the name Lucetta mean?
Lucetta means “light” in Italian, as a form of Lucy.
What is the origin of the name Lucetta?
Lucetta has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lucetta a boy or girl name?
Lucetta is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lucetta?
Lucetta ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1882 (#813).