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Lucien

“light”

Boy’s name, of Latin origin. Lire en français

1986200020102025 12.8 per 10,000 in 2025
Births per 10,000 babies born in France, from 1986 to 2025 (INSEE).
most given boy’s name in France
94th
births in 2023–2025
2,125
babies born in France
1 in 853
+5.5% a year recently
Rising
record year (since 1900)
1919

Meaning and origin of Lucien

Lucien means “light” and is of Latin origin.

Popularity of Lucien in France since 1986

Lucien in English-speaking countries

Rarely or never given (below the publication threshold): Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Official figures from each country, over their latest three published years. Counted as written: other spellings are counted apart.

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