How old is someone named Lucien?
The average Lucien is 27 years old.
Half of all living Luciens are between 8 and 41. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Luciens are much younger than 27.
When was Lucien popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Lucien peaked around 1880, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 155 | 0 |
| 1910s | 911 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,285 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 739 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 745 | 320 |
| 1950s | 518 | 340 |
| 1960s | 345 | 280 |
| 1970s | 321 | 290 |
| 1980s | 344 | 320 |
| 1990s | 337 | 330 |
| 2000s | 1,064 | 1,000 |
| 2010s | 1,650 | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 1,336 | 1,300 |
How many Luciens are still alive?
About 6,000 Luciens are alive in the US today. That's 60% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Lucien since 1880.
Roughly half of all Luciens ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Lucien?
About two in five living Luciens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Lucien an old name?
Not really. Lucien is younger than 56 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lucien will be 27 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Lucien a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Luciens are men.
Names the same age as Lucien
NAME TWIN
Lucien's name twin is Lucie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lucie's age curve is the closest match to Lucien's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Lucien
How old is the average Lucien?
The average Lucien in the US is 27 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lucien?
About 6,000 Luciens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Lucien most popular?
In 2025, when about 270 baby boys were named Lucien.
Is Lucien a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 41% of living Luciens, 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