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At a Glance: Name: Lucian – Meaning: light – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: LOO-shan
Lucian is a boy's name from Latin that means "light," pronounced LOO-shan. It has a vintage, old-soul feel to it — the kind of name that sounds like it's been passed down through generations.
Meaning & Origin of Lucian
Meaning: Light.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lucian
Phonetic: LOO-shan IPA: /ˈluːʃən/
Popularity of Lucian
Lucian's biggest year on record was 1881, when it ranked #292 with 30 baby boys given the name. By 2024 it ranked #485, but with 634 boys given the name — a lower rank yet a far higher count than that 1881 peak.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lucian mean?
Light. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lucian)
How do you pronounce Lucian?
Lucian is pronounced LOO-shan (IPA: /ˈluːʃən/).
Is Lucian a popular name right now?
Lucian peaked at #292 in 1881 and is ranked #485 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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