Light; shining
Lucious is a variant of the Latin name Lucius, derived from the word 'lux'. It historically denoted someone born at dawn or characterized by brightness and clarity. While the 'Lucius' spelling is more traditional, the 'Lucious' spelling gained specific cultural visibility in the early 21st century.
Less common today
Lucious isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,413 in 2016.
Main protagonist and music mogul · Empire
Olympic gold medalist and NBA All-Star basketball player
NFL cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
