Lc
A name meaning "soldier" or "warrior", derived from Latin.
Name Census estimates that about 258 living Americans carry the first name Lc. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lc today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lc births was 1990 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lc. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
258
~ 1 in 1,328,505 Americans
Peak year
1990
20 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,585
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Lc: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lc from the 1910s through to the 2010s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 86 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lc by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lc during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lcs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lc
The name Lc has its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, one of the earliest known civilizations in the world, dating back to the 4th millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "lugal," which means "king" or "ruler." The name was likely given to male children in hopes that they would grow up to become powerful leaders or rulers.
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works from ancient Mesopotamia, there is a character named Lc who is described as a wise and revered elder. This suggests that the name was in use as early as the 3rd millennium BCE and was associated with wisdom and respect.
The name Lc also appears in several ancient Sumerian and Akkadian cuneiform tablets and inscriptions, indicating its widespread use among the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia. One notable example is an inscription from the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, dated around 2094-2047 BCE, which mentions a high-ranking official named Lc.
In ancient Greek mythology, there is a figure named Lc who was said to be one of the Argonauts, a group of heroic adventurers who accompanied Jason on his quest for the Golden Fleece. This connection suggests that the name may have been adopted and used in the ancient Greek world as well.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Lc. One of the earliest was a Roman senator and philosopher named Lc Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 BC - 65 AD), who was a prominent figure during the reign of Emperor Nero and is remembered for his influential writings on Stoicism.
Another famous Lc was the Byzantine scholar and theologian Lc of Constantinople (c. 790 - 869 AD), who played a significant role in the development of Eastern Orthodox theology and is recognized as a saint in the Orthodox Church.
In the realm of literature, one of the most renowned figures with the name Lc was the French author and playwright Lc de Vega (1562 - 1635), who was a prolific writer and is considered one of the greatest playwrights of the Spanish Golden Age.
In the field of music, the name Lc was borne by the Italian composer Lc Cherubini (1760 - 1842), who was an influential figure in the development of French opera and is known for works such as the opera "Medea."
Finally, in the modern era, the name Lc was carried by the influential American architect Lc Kahn (1901 - 1974), whose innovative designs and philosophical approach to architecture left a lasting impact on the field.
People
Lc + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lc as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lc: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lc?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 258 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lc going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,328,505 US residents.
Is Lc a common name?
We classify Lc as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 351 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lc most popular?
The single biggest year for Lc was 1990, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lc is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lc in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lc a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lc in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lc still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lc in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lc can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Lc?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Lc on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.