UK girl's name
Lucile
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "light" or "luminous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lucile is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lucile popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4171, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2000 to 2012. 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.
Lucile is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Lucile. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lucile ranked #4171 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 girls were registered as Lucile.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lucile as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4171
2012
Births in 2012
5
Latest year
Peak year
2012
5 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Lucile mean?
The name Lucile has its origins in the Latin language, stemming from the Latin word "lucis," which means "light." This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and was particularly prevalent in France and other parts of Europe.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lucile dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various medieval texts and records. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Lucille" or "Lucilia," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common in that era.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Lucile was Lucile of Navarre, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of the Franciscan order.
In literature, the name Lucile is featured in the epic poem "Lucile" by Robert Bulwer-Lytton, published in 1860. The poem tells the story of a young woman named Lucile who finds herself caught in a tragic love triangle.
Another prominent figure with the name Lucile was Lucile Grahn, a Swedish ballet dancer who lived from 1819 to 1907. She was renowned for her performances in various European cities and was considered one of the greatest dancers of her time.
In the realm of science, Lucile Rand was an American botanist and educator who lived from 1868 to 1951. She made significant contributions to the study of plant anatomy and was a pioneer in the field of botanical education.
Lucile Caudell, born in 1898 and lived until 1963, was an American labor activist and feminist. She played a crucial role in organizing textile workers and advocating for better working conditions and labor rights.
Lucile Watson, an American actress born in 1879 and passed away in 1962, had a successful career on stage and in films. She is particularly remembered for her roles in several films directed by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Lucile, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lucile over time
The chart below shows babies named Lucile registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lucile, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2012, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lucile by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lucile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4468 | 9 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4680 | 16 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Lucile
- 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
Lucile: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lucile in the UK right now?
In 2012, Lucile was ranked #4171 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Lucile most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Lucile in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lucile?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "light" or "luminous".
How many people are called Lucile in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Lucile across the 7 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.