Lucille

Girl's name

Lucille is of French origin, derived from the Latin name Lucilla, which means "light" or "illumination."

Meaning Light
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 1,151
Peak year 1920

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Lucille Ball - Actress, "I Love Lucy" TV show.
  • Lucille Clifton - Poet, Pulitzer Prize nominee.
  • Lucille Lortel - Theater producer, Off-Broadway pioneer.
  • Lucille Bremer - Actress, "Meet Me in St. Louis."
  • Lucille Bliss - Voice actress, "Crusader Rabbit."
  • Lucille Teasdale - Surgeon, medical missionary in Uganda.
  • Lucille Roybal-Allard - Politician, U.S. Representative from California.
  • Lucille Hegamin - Jazz singer, vaudeville performer.
  • Lucille Ricksen - Silent film actress, "The Little Princess."
  • Lucille Soong - Actress, "Fresh Off the Boat" TV show.

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