Lucia sits comfortably in the UK charts at #176 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#176
US Rank #98
About the Name Lucia
Lucia is holding steady in the rankings at #176. It reached its peak of #169 in 2013 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Lucia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #98, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Lucia
Unlikely. With around 279 UK babies named Lucia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lucia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Lucia has held a stable position around #176 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #169 in 2013 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Lucia is more popular in the US (#98) than in the UK (#176). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Lucia include: Lucia Field — Lucia Field is an Australian children's entertainer, singer, dancer and actress.; Lucia Keskin — Lucia Ella Keskin, also known as Chi with a C , is an English comedian, actress, writer, YouTuber and internet personality.; Coat of arms of Saint Lucia — The coat of arms of Saint Lucia was adopted on 8 January 1979 by a royal warrant of Queen Elizabeth II..
Lucia ranks #98 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
279
UK babies named Lucia (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 22 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Lucia
Likely around 1 other Lucia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Lucia
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Lucia Ella Keskin, also known as Chi with a C , is an English comedian, actress, writer, YouTuber and internet personality. She began her career posting skits and videos on YouTube, before making appearances in comedy series including Big Boys and Sneakerhead.
The national symbols of Saint Lucia are the symbols that this Caribbean nation identifies with. The most recognizable national symbols of Saint Lucia are the flag and the coat of arms.
Lucia Anna Joyce was an Irish professional dancer and the daughter of Irish writer James Joyce and Nora Barnacle. Once treated by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, Joyce was diagnosed as schizophrenic in the mid-1930s and institutionalized at the Burghölzli psychiatric clinic in Zurich.
The coat of arms of Saint Lucia was adopted on 8 January 1979 by a royal warrant of Queen Elizabeth II. The national motto (the land, the people, the light) is found at the bottom of the arms.
The culture of Saint Lucia blends the influences of African, French, and English heritage. The official language of the island is English but Kwéyòl (French Creole) remains an influential secondary language with an English Creole spoken as well.
Lucia Frederica Rijker is a Dutch professional boxer, kickboxer, and actress. Rijker was sometimes dubbed by the press "The Most Dangerous Woman in the World".
Mary Lucia is a former on-air radio personality who hosted a weekday drive time music show for Minnesota Public Radio station 89.3 The Current in St. Paul, Minnesota.