How old is someone named Lucia?
The average Lucia is 22 years old.
Half of all living Lucias are between 6 and 32. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Lucias are much younger than 22.
When was Lucia popular?
Most of the Lucias in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2025 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 464 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,260 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,765 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,643 | 340 |
| 1940s | 1,870 | 1,100 |
| 1950s | 2,501 | 2,000 |
| 1960s | 2,552 | 2,200 |
| 1970s | 2,488 | 2,300 |
| 1980s | 3,385 | 3,300 |
| 1990s | 3,982 | 3,900 |
| 2000s | 8,108 | 8,000 |
| 2010s | 14,704 | 15,000 |
| 2020s | 14,117 | 14,000 |
How many Lucias are still alive?
About 52,000 Lucias are alive in the US today. That's 87% of the roughly 59,000 babies named Lucia since 1880.
Most Lucias ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Lucia?
About half of living Lucias are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Lucia an old name?
Not really. Lucia is younger than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lucia will be 27 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Lucia a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Lucias are women.
Names the same age as Lucia
NAME TWIN
Lucia's name twin is Elena. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Elena's age curve is the closest match to Lucia's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Lucia
How old is the average Lucia?
The average Lucia in the US is 22 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lucia?
About 52,000 Lucias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 59,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Lucia most popular?
In 2025, when about 3,000 baby girls were named Lucia.
Is Lucia a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 48% of living Lucias, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this