Girl · #16,866 in 2026

Lucita

Name: Popularity of the name Lucita in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lucita, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,866

Peak Rank

#4,264 (1962)

Total Babies

188

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

2012

Last Year

1962

Peak Year

#4264

Peak Rank

188

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lucita

Lucita first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 10 Lucitas were born — ranking #4,264 that year. As of 2026, Lucita ranks #16,866 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 188 Lucitas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lucita

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lucita is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lucida
Lucido
Lolita
Lupita
Lucina
Lalita
Lunetta
Lucidum
Levita
Placita
Louisa
Lita

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lucita

What does the name Lucita mean?

Lucita is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lucita in 2026?

In 2026, Lucita ranks #16,866 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lucita most popular?

Lucita reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #4,264 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Lucita a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lucita is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Lucita?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lucita include Wade, Aritha, Careen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lucita

Lucita is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 188 births in the dataset. Lucita's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #4,264. Use the chart and map above to compare Lucita's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.