Lucille

Meaning of Lucille

Lucille means 'light'. It's derived from the Roman name 'Lucilla'.

Lucille has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lucille

Lucille is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #239 in 2025 from #936 in 2003.

Notable people named Lucille

• Lucille Ball
  Iconic comedic actress
• Lucille Clifton
  Award-winning poet
• Lucille Bluth
  Fictional character, Arrested Development
• Lucille Bogan
  Early blues singer
• Lucille Opitz
  German speed skater

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Questions about the name Lucille

What does the name Lucille mean?

Lucille means lucille means 'light'. it's derived from the roman name 'lucilla', and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Lucille a boy's or a girl's name?

Lucille is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lucille?

In 2025, Lucille ranked #239 for girls, up from #274 the year before.

When was Lucille most popular?

Lucille peaked at #239 in 2025.