Grove; light; she who brings light
In Roman mythology, Lucina was the goddess of childbirth who safeguarded the lives of women in labor. Her name is derived from the Latin word 'lucus' meaning grove, or 'lux' meaning light, signifying her role in bringing children into the light of the world.
Less common today
Lucina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,083 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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