How Many People Are Named Lucretia?
Complete statistics for the name Lucretia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lucretia means 'desiring pleasure' and has roots in Latin; very rare, only 1 in 53,135 Americans have this name. There are around 6,211 people named Lucretia living today, making it a name that's slowly declining since its peak in 1974.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 76All 10,393 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1974Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lucretia Through the Generations
Lucretia has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs over the decades. With 190 births in 1974 marking its peak, it's now considered a bit of a throwback, with most of its bearers being over 60. The current generation of Lucretias is quite small, with just 166 under 30, compared to 3,263 aged 30-60 and 6,964 over 60. This makes it a name that's definitely more associated with older generations, giving it a classic feel rather than a modern one.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lucretia's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Lucretia
How Many People Have the Name Lucretia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,211 people in the United States currently share the name Lucretia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 53,135 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lucretia a Common or Rare Name?
Lucretia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lucretia Mean?
Lucretia means "desiring pleasure" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lucretia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lucretia Most Popular?
The name Lucretia reached peak popularity in 1974, with 190 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lucretia?
Approximately 6,211 people named Lucretia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,393. That works out to roughly 1 in 53,135 Americans.
Is Lucretia a rare name?
Lucretia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 53,135 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lucretia mean?
Lucretia means "desiring pleasure" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Lucretia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lucretia are male and 100% are female.
When was Lucretia most popular?
Lucretia peaked in 1974 with 190 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.