Total births
1,074
Girls' name · since 1916
Lucrecia
Lucrecia has 1,074 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9015
- among girls today
- 1,074
- born since 1916
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Lucrecia is the #9015 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,074 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Lucrecia recorded 1,074 times among girls since 1916, holding rank #9015 nationally today, ahead of 49% of girls, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- #9015 among girls today
- 1,074 born since 1916
- 1970s peak decade
- 49% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Lucrecia is currently the #9015 girls' name in America, more common than 49% of girls - 1,074 born since 1916, peaking in the 1970s.
- #9015
- among girls today
- 1,074
- born since 1916
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Lucrecia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9015
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 49% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Lucrecia was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
32 babies were named Lucrecia in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
How Lucrecia compares
1,074 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lucrecia's all-time total is 181% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lucrecia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,074 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lucrecia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lucrecia splits its recorded history at 1975: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lucrecia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1977
Current rank
#9,015
Active since
1916
Lucrecia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (1977)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Lucrecia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lucrecia's strongest decade.
239 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Lucrecia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s 28
1920s
28 births
- 1930s 48
1930s
48 births
- 1940s 85
1940s
85 births
- 1950s 75
1950s
75 births
- 1960s
1960s
148 births
- 1970s
1970s
239 births
- 1980s
1980s
155 births
- 1990s
1990s
106 births
- 2000s 64
2000s
64 births
- 2010s 58
2010s
58 births
- 2020s 56
2020s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 239 births (22% of all-time use).
How Lucrecia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lucrecia's total volume
Lucrecia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lucrecia by state
Where Lucrecia concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 94 | 8.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 41 | 3.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 10 | 0.9% |
California share of Lucrecia's total US births 8.8%
Even split
94 of 1,074 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lucrecia? ▼
Lucrecia has been given to 1,074 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #9015 as of the latest data. 32 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Lucrecia most popular? ▼
Lucrecia was most popular in the 1970s decade with 239 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Lucrecia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lucrecia are California (94 births), Texas (41 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Lucrecia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lucrecia since 1916 -- 110 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Lucrecia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lucy, Lucille, Lucia, Lucinda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lucrecia's data
- Lucrecia's decade-level peak was the 1970s (239 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lucrecias (94 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lucrecia
Nearby Names Like Lucrecia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lucrecia
Lucy Girl
#34 236,969 births
Lucille Girl
#274 232,571 births
Lucia Girl
#98 59,335 births
Lucinda Girl
#1681 38,401 births
Lucile Girl
#4387 34,887 births
Compare Lucrecia side by side: Lucrecia vs Lucy Lucrecia vs Lucille Lucrecia vs Lucia
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lucrecia: #9015 Girls' Name - 1,074 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lucrecia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lucrecia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.