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Lucian is a masculine name used in Romanian and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Romanian and English form of Lucianus. Lucian is the usual name of Lucianus of Samosata in English." It ranked #462 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, romanian and English form of Lucianus. Lucian is the usual name of Lucianus of Samosata in English. The entry lists its usage as Romanian, English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Lucian ranked #462 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #462 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucian mean?
Behind the Name does not give Lucian a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: romanian and English form of Lucianus.
Is Lucian a popular name?
Lucian ranked #462 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Lucian a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Lucian appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lucian — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
