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Derived from the Latin word 'lux', Lucius was a common Roman praenomen (given name) used throughout antiquity. It signifies brightness and clarity, often associated with being born at dawn.
Less common today
Lucius isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,128 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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