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Lucio
BoyItalian, Spanish· “light”
- Meaning
- light
- Origin
- Italian, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- LOO-see-oh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,326
- US babies 2025
- 146
- Best rank
- #971 (1907)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Lucio
Lucio is an Italian and Spanish name that means “light”.
Lucio is the Italian and Spanish form of the Latin Lucius, a Roman first name derived from lux, meaning light. Lucius was used by many notable Romans, and the name continued through saints and scholars across medieval Europe. In Italy and Spain Lucio has remained a familiar choice, and it has also been used in Portuguese-speaking countries. The name shares its root with Lucy, Lucia and Lucas, all tied to light. It has a warm, open sound, usually LOO-choh in Italian and LOO-see-oh in American English.
Popularity over time
Lucio first appears in US Social Security records in 1907. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 6 different years, starting in 1907. Its best national rank was #971 in 1907, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 146 were named Lucio. In 2025, 146 babies were named Lucio, and it ranked #1,326 nationally. That is 62% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,486 in 1920, #1,383 in 1950, #1,195 in 1980, #1,457 in 2000, #1,682 in 2010, and #1,326 in 2025. Of the 6,286 US boys named Lucio since records began, 15% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 884 babies. Since 2010, 1,602 more have been named Lucio.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Eros, Kendrix, Saif, Townes, and Renzo.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lucio ranked highest in Oregon, Colorado, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | #674 | 5 |
| Colorado | #730 | 7 |
| California | #769 | 34 |
| Texas | #783 | 35 |
| Virginia | #1192 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Lucio is usually pronounced LOO-see-oh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with L and ends in “-io”.
Middle names for Lucio
A few middle names that flow with Lucio: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lucio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucio mean?
Lucio is an Italian and Spanish name that means “light”.
What is the origin of the name Lucio?
Lucio has Italian, Spanish, and Latin roots. Lucio is the Italian and Spanish form of the Latin Lucius, a Roman first name derived from lux, meaning light.
Is Lucio a popular name?
Not especially. Lucio ranked #1,326 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Lucio a boy or girl name?
Lucio is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Lucio?
Lucio is usually pronounced LOO-see-oh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings