Lucine
A girl's name of Armenian origin with 353 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Any member of the Lucinoma genus of clams.
Lucine is a girl's baby name of Armenian origin, from the Armenian word for 'moon.' In Armenian culture, the moon is associated with femininity, beauty, and the cycles of nature. Lucine is one of the most beloved traditional Armenian women's names, carrying centuries of cultural heritage in its four syllables. It also connects to the Latin lux (light), giving it a luminous double meaning.
Elegant and culturally specific, Lucine is for Armenian families who want to honor their heritage in one of its most beautiful and enduring names.
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In the American context, Lucine is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1912–2024). Its Armenian roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Lucine is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #7788), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lucine climbed 1249 spots in the last 20 years — from #9037 to #7788.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 51 | #10162 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 84 | #12097 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 59 | #12632 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 15 | #15058 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 12 | #10897 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 7 | #8587 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 25 | #7140 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 13 | #5345 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 6 | #4413 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 5 | #4959 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 52 | #4610 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 24 | #3455 | — |
The Story of Lucine
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Lucine is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Lucine are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Lucine?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Lucine — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1912, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 84 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Lucine by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(48 years, 1912–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #7788 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12912 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10113 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10010 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9985 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11013 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10261 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8583 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7097 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13892 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18137 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12691 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14213 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12984 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14609 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11278 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10333 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15651 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9037 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13272 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1912–2024