Lucilla
Meaninglittle light · Latin
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,369 in 1909
11 babies were named Lucilla in the US in 2025. It has climbed 93 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1898–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lucilla you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lucilla, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lucilla would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLucilla first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1909, when it ranked #1,369. Today it's #8,860, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLucilla is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 147,059.
- TrendLucilla has climbed 93 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Lucilla means “little light”. Our records link it to English and Spanish roots.
About the name Lucilla
Lucilla is a girl name of English and Spanish origin meaning “little light”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-lla”. US birth records list Lucilla for girls from 1898 to 2025, in 91 of those 128 years. Its best year was 1909, when it ranked #1,369 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:English namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 9.7 | 103,627 girls |
| 1900s | 2.9 | 347,222 girls |
| 1910s | 11 | 92,593 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 90,744 girls |
| 1930s | 8.8 | 113,250 girls |
| 1940s | 7.7 | 129,534 girls |
| 1950s | 6.0 | 166,113 girls |
| 1960s | 4.5 | 221,239 girls |
| 1970s | 4.1 | 242,718 girls |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 520,833 girls |
| 2000s | 1.7 | 578,035 girls |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 141,844 girls |
| 2020s | 7.0 | 142,857 girls |
Other spellings of Lucilla
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 Lucilla
What does the name Lucilla mean?
Lucilla means “little light” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Lucilla?
Lucilla has English, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lucilla a boy or girl name?
Lucilla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lucilla?
Lucilla ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1909 (#1,369).