Lucian
Boy name · 22 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lucian: 22 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2023.
Lucian has its roots in the Latin name Lucianus, derived from 'lux' meaning 'light'. The most famous bearer is the second-century Greek satirist Lucian of Samosata, whose witty dialogues influenced writers like Erasmus and Thomas More. In more recent times, the name was carried by Lucian Freud, the celebrated German-British painter known for his psychologically intense portraits. The name shares its luminous root with the French Lucien and the Italian Luciano, and the city of Saint-Lô in Normandy is said to be named after a local saint of the same name. Notably, Lucian has seen a quiet resurgence in English-speaking countries, perhaps drawn by its melodic, classical sound that feels both ancient and fresh.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20235 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5605 babies
- Total births
- 22since 2014
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y