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Lucretia

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Pronounced loo-KREE-shuh /luːˈkriː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: From the Roman family name Lucretius, likely tied to Latin lucrum ('gain; profit; wealth'). Borne by Lucretia of Roman legend, whose story is said to have sparked the Republic, and later by the Renaissance figure Lucrezia Borgia.Low

In 30 seconds: A stately Roman name: Lucretia likely ties to 'gain; wealth' (said 'loo-KREE-shuh'). Classical and storied.

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MeaningFrom the Roman family name Lucretius, likely tied to Latin lucrum ('gain; profit; wealth'). Borne by Lucretia of Roman legend, whose story is said to have sparked the Republic, and later by the Renaissance figure Lucrezia Borgia.

U.S. rank (2018)#13272 ↗ Rising

2018 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1974

Total births (all-time)≈ 10,422

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lucretia derives from the Roman Lucretius, probably from lucrum ('gain'). Its history runs from the legendary Lucretia of early Rome to Lucrezia Borgia of the Renaissance — a classical, storied name, rare in the U.S. today (said 'loo-KREE-shuh').

It appears rarely now, with an antique, classical air. Rare, stately, and storied.

Did you know? Lucretia comes from a Roman family name likely linked to lucrum ('gain; wealth') — carried by the legendary Lucretia, whose story is tied to the founding of the Roman Republic, and later by Lucrezia Borgia; we note both honestly (said 'loo-KREE-shuh').

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References — Lucretia — Roman Lucretius; 'gain; wealth'; Lucretia of legend / Lucrezia Borgia

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lucretia mean?

Lucretia comes from a Roman family name likely tied to Latin lucrum ('gain; wealth').

How do you pronounce Lucretia?

It's said loo-KREE-shuh /luːˈkriː.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lucretia a boy or girl name?

Lucretia is a girl's name.

How popular is Lucretia?

Lucretia is a rare name in the U.S. today.