Lucius
Lucius is a distinctive choice, ranked #1124 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lucius in their class.
About the Name Lucius
Lucius has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 545 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #987 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Lucius is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lucius in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Lucius
- Lucius D. Clay — Lucius Dubignon Clay was a senior officer of the United States Army who was known for his administration of occupied Germany after World War II.
- Lucius Aelius Caesar — Lucius Aelius Caesar (13 January 101 – 1 January 138) was the father of Emperor Lucius Verus.
- Lucius Verus — Lucius Aurelius Verus (; 15 December 130 – 23 January 169) was Roman emperor from 161 until his death in 169, alongside his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Lucius
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Lucius
Almost certainly the only Lucius in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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Famous People Named Lucius
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia