Lucien
Boy name · #897 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Lucien? In official American birth records, Lucien has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 265 baby boys were named Lucien, placing it at #897 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1157, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 6,792 boys born in 2025 was named Lucien.
Babies named Lucien per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Lucien first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 19 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2025, with 265 babies and a rank of #897. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Lucien against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Lucien in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Lucien is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Lucien will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Lucien is most common
Geography matters for names, and Lucien is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Lucien is most common in WA (0.3 per 1,000), TN (0.3 per 1,000), NY (0.3 per 1,000), CA (0.2 per 1,000), NC (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Lucien is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Lucien
Statistically, parents drawn to Lucien tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Linden, Yaseen, Julien, Kylen, and Laken.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Lucien | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 265 | #897 |
| 2024 | 258 | #907 |
| 2023 | 250 | #921 |
| 2022 | 202 | #1078 |
| 2021 | 179 | #1135 |
| 2020 | 182 | #1086 |
| 2019 | 167 | #1162 |
| 2018 | 161 | #1181 |
| 2017 | 167 | #1138 |
| 2016 | 176 | #1110 |
| 2015 | 162 | #1157 |
| 2014 | 150 | #1218 |
| 2013 | 173 | #1080 |
| 2012 | 161 | #1135 |
| 2011 | 164 | #1117 |
| 2010 | 169 | #1116 |
| 2009 | 152 | #1186 |
| 2008 | 145 | #1211 |
| 2007 | 141 | #1246 |
| 2006 | 150 | #1137 |
| 2005 | 113 | #1334 |
| 2004 | 87 | #1530 |
| 2003 | 69 | #1749 |
| 2002 | 69 | #1694 |
| 2001 | 81 | #1502 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Lucien?
In official American birth records, the name Lucien first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 19 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Lucien a popular boy name?
Lucien ranked #897 among boys in 2025 with 265 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1157.
When was the name Lucien most popular?
Lucien peaked in 2025, when 265 American boys received the name (ranked #897 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Lucien?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 6,792 newborn American boys was named Lucien. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.