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Luciano

Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Luciano: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1976.

Born from the Latin root “lux” meaning light, Luciano is the Italian form of the Roman name Lucianus, and it carries a luminous, warm feel. The name’s most famous bearer is arguably the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti, whose voice brought opera to millions, while composer Luciano Berio pushed classical music into bold new territories. Beyond music, the name shares its radiant root with the French Lucien and the Welsh Llewellyn, though it remains distinctively Italian. In Scotland, Luciano has been a rare but steady choice since the 1970s, appealing to parents drawn to its melodic, international tone and its association with artistic brilliance.

Boy 3 of 52 years

Peak year
19763 babies
Latest (2025)
#7623 babies
Total births
9since 1976
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1976 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).