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About Lucinda
Romance and vintage charm radiate from this elaborate choice that evokes images of Victorian gardens and handwritten letters. There's something decidedly literary about it, the kind of name you'd expect to find in classic novels or poetry collections. The flowing four syllables create a lyrical quality that distinguishes it from more common selections. It offers built-in nickname potential for those seeking versatility, yet stands beautifully on its own for parents who prefer the complete form. This name suggests creativity, imagination, and a certain old-world elegance that feels increasingly rare. For families drawn to names with substance and character, names that tell a story before the bearer even speaks, this represents a compelling option worth serious consideration.
Popularity of the Name Lucinda
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #193 | |||
| 1881 | #153 | |||
| 1882 | #166 | |||
| 1883 | #174 | |||
| 1884 | #204 | |||
| 1885 | #216 | |||
| 1886 | #211 | |||
| 1887 | #218 | |||
| 1888 | #236 | |||
| 1889 | #258 | |||
| 1890 | #247 | |||
| 1891 | #246 | |||
| 1892 | #243 | |||
| 1893 | #289 | |||
| 1894 | #272 | |||
| 1895 | #284 | |||
| 1896 | #256 | |||
| 1897 | #297 | |||
| 1898 | #282 | |||
| 1899 | #309 | |||
| 1900 | #298 | |||
| 1901 | #307 | |||
| 1902 | #329 | |||
| 1903 | #323 | |||
| 1904 | #324 | |||
| 1905 | #325 | |||
| 1906 | #328 | |||
| 1907 | #341 | |||
| 1908 | #337 | |||
| 1909 | #359 | |||
| 1910 | #358 | |||
| 1911 | #370 | |||
| 1912 | #380 | |||
| 1913 | #383 | |||
| 1914 | #467 | |||
| 1915 | #457 | |||
| 1916 | #428 | |||
| 1917 | #480 | |||
| 1918 | #499 | |||
| 1919 | #490 | |||
| 1920 | #485 | |||
| 1921 | #549 | |||
| 1922 | #516 | |||
| 1923 | #488 | |||
| 1924 | #572 | |||
| 1925 | #532 | |||
| 1926 | #556 | |||
| 1927 | #603 | |||
| 1928 | #562 | |||
| 1929 | #542 | |||
| 1930 | #577 | |||
| 1931 | #629 | |||
| 1932 | #582 | |||
| 1933 | #590 | |||
| 1934 | #559 | |||
| 1935 | #542 | |||
| 1936 | #587 | |||
| 1937 | #531 | |||
| 1938 | #545 | |||
| 1939 | #517 | |||
| 1940 | #471 | |||
| 1941 | #417 | |||
| 1942 | #431 | |||
| 1943 | #400 | |||
| 1944 | #404 | |||
| 1945 | #371 | |||
| 1946 | #375 | |||
| 1947 | #319 | |||
| 1948 | #279 | |||
| 1949 | #265 | |||
| 1950 | #272 | |||
| 1951 | #278 | |||
| 1952 | #265 | |||
| 1953 | #260 | |||
| 1954 | #264 | |||
| 1955 | #300 | |||
| 1956 | #294 | |||
| 1957 | #272 | |||
| 1958 | #298 | |||
| 1959 | #328 | |||
| 1960 | #331 | |||
| 1961 | #330 | |||
| 1962 | #354 | |||
| 1963 | #369 | |||
| 1964 | #360 | |||
| 1965 | #369 | #421 | ||
| 1966 | #405 | #330 | ||
| 1967 | #417 | #380 | ||
| 1968 | #374 | #256 | ||
| 1969 | #329 | #295 | ||
| 1970 | #381 | #494 | ||
| 1971 | #408 | #371 | ||
| 1972 | #448 | #523 | ||
| 1973 | #491 | |||
| 1974 | #504 | #418 | ||
| 1975 | #541 | #546 | ||
| 1976 | #572 | #412 | ||
| 1977 | #659 | #417 | ||
| 1978 | #645 | #591 | ||
| 1979 | #659 | #340 | ||
| 1980 | #636 | #329 | #468 | |
| 1981 | #620 | #593 | ||
| 1982 | #714 | #457 | ||
| 1983 | #722 | #426 | ||
| 1984 | #723 | |||
| 1985 | #750 | #252 | #443 | |
| 1986 | #832 | #333 | #586 | |
| 1987 | #973 | #412 | ||
| 1997 | #282 | |||
| 1998 | #327 | #579 | ||
| 1999 | #378 | |||
| 2000 | #442 | #614 | ||
| 2001 | #458 | |||
| 2002 | #561 | |||
| 2003 | #614 | |||
| 2004 | #804 | |||
| 2005 | #602 | |||
| 2006 | #643 | #875 | ||
| 2007 | #666 | |||
| 2008 | #725 | |||
| 2009 | #794 | |||
| 2010 | #726 | |||
| 2011 | #844 | |||
| 2012 | #988 | #834 | ||
| 1988 | #375 | |||
| 1989 | #396 | #556 | ||
| 1990 | #329 | #582 | ||
| 1991 | #378 | |||
| 1994 | #343 | #569 | ||
| 1995 | #324 | #588 | ||
| 1992 | #242 | |||
| 1993 | #333 | |||
| 2022 | #998 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Lucinda
Names Similar to Lucinda
Nicknames for Lucinda
- Lucy
- Cindy
- Lulu
- Luci
Famous People Named Lucinda
| Lucinda Williams | American singer-songwriter |
| Lucinda Dryzek | British actress |
| Lucinda Riley | Irish author |
| Lucinda Childs | American dancer and choreographer |
| Lucinda Ballard | American costume designer |
| Lucinda Fredericks | Australian equestrian and Olympic medalist |
| Lucinda Dickey | American actress and dancer |
| Lucinda Green | British equestrian and Olympic champion |
| Lucinda Lambton | British photographer and television presenter |
| Lucinda Coxon | British screenwriter and playwright |
| Lucinda Jenney | American actress |
| Lucinda Roy | American author and educator |
| Lucinda Bassett | American self-help author and motivational speaker |
| Lucinda Chambers | British fashion director |
| Lucinda Hutton | New Zealand artist |
Characters Named Lucinda
| Lucinda "Luce" Montrose | Character in "Labyrinth Lost" by Zoraida Córdova |
| Lucinda "Luce" Churchill | Character in "Private" series by Kate Brian |