Lucette
Meaninglight · French form of Lucy
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,137 in 1948
10 babies were named Lucette in the US in 2025. It has climbed 89 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1920–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lucette you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lucette, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lucette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLucette first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1948, when it ranked #3,137. Today it's #9,457, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLucette has climbed 89 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningLucette is a French form of Lucy, which means “light”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Lucette
Lucette is a girl name of English and French origin meaning “light”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Lucette for girls from 1920 to 2025, in 50 of those 106 years. Its best year was 1948, when it ranked #3,137 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.2 | 456,621 girls |
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 girls |
| 1940s | 2.2 | 458,716 girls |
| 1950s | 2.7 | 364,964 girls |
| 1960s | 3.4 | 298,507 girls |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 735,294 girls |
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 girls |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,030,303 girls |
| 2010s | 5.1 | 196,078 girls |
| 2020s | 5.7 | 175,953 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 Lucette
What does the name Lucette mean?
Lucette means “light” in French, as a form of Lucy.
What is the origin of the name Lucette?
Lucette has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lucette a boy or girl name?
Lucette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lucette?
Lucette ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1948 (#3,137).