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Lucille is a feminine name of French and English usage. Behind the Name gives it as the French form of Lucilla; the underlying meaning of Lucilla is not documented in the sources used here, so it is not verified. Behind the Name notes American comedienne Lucille Ball (1911-1989) as a famous bearer. It is pronounced loo-SEEL. In the United States it ranked #239 for girls in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
Behind the Name gives Lucille as the "French form of Lucilla", without glossing what Lucilla itself means; that root entry is not in the cached source set for this pass, so its meaning is not verified here. The same entry notes American comedienne Lucille Ball (1911-1989) as a famous bearer, and lists Lucile as a variant spelling in both French and English.
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Linguistic roots
| Language | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| French | Lucilla | not verified |
Popularity
Lucille ranked #239 for girls in the United States in 2025 (Social Security Administration). Behind the Name's cached entry does not include a numeric ranking.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #239 | ssa-2025 |
Nicknames, variants, and related names
Nicknames: None documented.
Variants: Lucile
Related names: Lucia, Lucilla
What the name feels like
Lucille has a vintage, French-inflected sound, with the same softness as Estelle and Giselle. Its association with Lucille Ball gives it a warm, comic-glamour association for many English speakers today.
Style tags: vintage, French-inflected, two syllables (French) or three (English)
Editorial interpretation: These style impressions are editorial judgment, not linguistic fact.
If you like this name
Names that share Lucille's vintage French sound or its "light" name family.
Similar by sound
Similar by origin
- Lucia
- Lucilla
- Lucinda
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucille mean?
Behind the Name describes Lucille as the French form of Lucilla, though the meaning of Lucilla itself is not documented in the sources used for this profile.
Is Lucille a popular name?
Lucille ranked #239 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.
Who is a famous person named Lucille?
Behind the Name cites American comedienne Lucille Ball (1911-1989) as a notable bearer of the name.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lucille — supports etymology, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
