Lucretia
l(u)-cre-tia,
luc-retia
US Popularity:21847
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Gain, profit; Wealth
Lucretia is an auspicious girl’s name of Latin origin. It means “gain,” “profit,” or “wealth” and comes from the Latin last name Lucretius. It is most commonly associated with the Spanish-Italian noblewoman Lucrezia Borgia—medieval Italy’s real-life femme fatale—and Quaker abolitionist Lucretia Mott. Today, Lucretia has a romantically retro sound and a European flair that will ensure baby feels molto elegante.
How Popular Is The Name Lucretia?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lucretia is currently #4936 on The Bump
Girl:Lucretia is currently #3271 on The Bump Girl Names
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2018
#13266
in 2018
+ 1934
from 2017
Sources
Behind the Name, Lucretia, June 2023
Name Doctor, Lucretia
Britannica, Lucrezia Borgia, Italian noble, April 2024
Britannica, Lucretia Mott, American social reformer, March 2024
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