How old is someone named Lucian?
The average Lucian is 17 years old.
Half of all living Lucians are between 5 and 19.
When was Lucian popular?
Lucian is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 162 | 0 |
| 1910s | 770 | 0 |
| 1920s | 967 | 0 |
| 1930s | 546 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 490 | 210 |
| 1950s | 448 | 290 |
| 1960s | 300 | 240 |
| 1970s | 283 | 250 |
| 1980s | 300 | 280 |
| 1990s | 372 | 360 |
| 2000s | 1,879 | 1,900 |
| 2010s | 4,254 | 4,200 |
| 2020s | 3,351 | 3,300 |
How many Lucians are still alive?
About 11,000 Lucians are alive in the US today. That's 77% of the roughly 15,000 babies named Lucian since 1880.
Most Lucians ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Lucian?
More than half of living Lucians are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Lucian an old name?
No. Lucian is one of the youngest names around: younger than 77 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lucian will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Lucian a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Lucians are men.
Names the same age as Lucian
NAME TWIN
Lucian's name twin is Evangeline. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Evangeline's age curve is the closest match to Lucian's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Lucian
How old is the average Lucian?
The average Lucian in the US is 17 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lucian?
About 11,000 Lucians are alive in the US today, out of roughly 15,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Lucian most popular?
In 2025, when about 670 baby boys were named Lucian.
Is Lucian a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 56% of living Lucians are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
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