UK girl's name
Lucee
A feminine name of French origin, meaning "light" or "bright".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lucee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lucee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1998 to 1998. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Lucee is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Lucee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1999 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lucee ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales in 1998, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Lucee.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lucee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
1998
Births in 1998
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Lucee mean?
The given name Lucee is a relatively modern variation of the traditional feminine name Lucy, which has its roots in the Latin name Lucia. This name derives from the Latin word "lux," meaning light or radiance. The name Lucia gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly in Christian cultures influenced by the veneration of Saint Lucia, a 3rd-century martyr from Syracuse, Sicily.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Lucia can be traced back to ancient Roman times, where it was used as a cognomen or family name. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Lucia Vistilia, a Roman matron who lived in the 1st century BC. The name later gained widespread popularity in Italy and other parts of Europe during the Middle Ages, likely due to the cult of Saint Lucia.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lucee or its more traditional spelling, Lucy. One of the most famous was the English writer Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942), best known for her beloved novel "Anne of Green Gables" and its sequels. Another literary figure was Lucy Hutchinson (1620-1681), an English biographer and writer who is renowned for her memoir of the English Civil War.
In the world of science, Lucy Weston (1835-1914) was a British botanist and one of the first female members of the Linnean Society of London. Lucy Walker (1836-1919) was an American astronomer and educator, known for her work in calculating planetary orbits and promoting women's education.
The name Lucee has also been associated with notable figures in the arts. Lucy Wertheim (1888-1965) was a British painter and printmaker who worked in the Modernist style, and Lucy Hoskins (1752-1844) was an English miniaturist and portrait painter during the Georgian era.
While the spelling variation "Lucee" is relatively modern, the name itself has a rich historical lineage, drawing from ancient Roman roots and Christian traditions. Its association with light and radiance has made it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with a positive and luminous meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Lucee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lucee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Lucee
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lucee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lucee in the UK right now?
In 1998, Lucee was ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lucee most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Lucee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lucee?
A feminine name of French origin, meaning "light" or "bright".
How many people are called Lucee in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Lucee across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.