Joyce Lucio

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joyce Lucio — joyful
564K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joyce Lucio is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Joyce is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Joyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord". The name became rare after the 14th century, but was later revived as a female given name, which derived from the Middle English joise meaning "rejoice". The name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc) (600–668), a Breton prince and hermit and the son of Judicael, king of Brittany. The surname Lucio: Lucio is an Italian and Spanish male given name derived from the Latin name Lucius. In Portuguese, the given name is accented Lúcio. Lucio is also an Italian surname. Lúcio (Lucimar Ferreira da Silva) (born 1978), Brazilian footballer Eduardo Lúcio Esteves Pereira (born 1954), Portuguese goalkeeper Lucio Abis (1926–2014), Italian politician Lucio Agostini (1913–1996), Italian-born composer, arranger and conductor Lucio Amanti (born 1977), Canadian cellist Lucio Maria Attinelli (born 1933), Italian journalist, writer and artist Lucio Battisti (1943–1998), Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Blanco . Joyce is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 564K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Joyce reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Joyce

Meaning: joyful

Latin

Joyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord". The name became rare after the 14th century, but was later revived as a female given name, which derived from the Middle English joise meaning "rejoice". The name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc) (600–668), a Breton prince and hermit and the son of Judicael, king of Brittany.

Surname: Lucio

Spanish

Lucio is an Italian and Spanish male given name derived from the Latin name Lucius. In Portuguese, the given name is accented Lúcio. Lucio is also an Italian surname. Lúcio (Lucimar Ferreira da Silva) (born 1978), Brazilian footballer Eduardo Lúcio Esteves Pereira (born 1954), Portuguese goalkeeper Lucio Abis (1926–2014), Italian politician Lucio Agostini (1913–1996), Italian-born composer, arranger and conductor Lucio Amanti (born 1977), Canadian cellist Lucio Maria Attinelli (born 1933), Italian journalist, writer and artist Lucio Battisti (1943–1998), Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Blanco .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Joyce is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Joyce by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Joyce Lucio

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Joyce Lucio:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Joyce?
The first name Joyce originates from Latin. Joyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord". The name became rare after the 14th century, but was later revived as a female given name, which derived from the Middle English joise meaning "rejoice". The name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc) (600–668), a Breton prince and hermit and the son of Judicael, king of Brittany.
When was Joyce most popular?
The name Joyce reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lucio?
The surname Lucio originates from Spanish. Lucio is an Italian and Spanish male given name derived from the Latin name Lucius. In Portuguese, the given name is accented Lúcio. Lucio is also an Italian surname. Lúcio (Lucimar Ferreira da Silva) (born 1978), Brazilian footballer Eduardo Lúcio Esteves Pereira (born 1954), Portuguese goalkeeper Lucio Abis (1926–2014), Italian politician Lucio Agostini (1913–1996), Italian-born composer, arranger and conductor Lucio Amanti (born 1977), Canadian cellist Lucio Maria Attinelli (born 1933), Italian journalist, writer and artist Lucio Battisti (1943–1998), Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Blanco .
What are the origins of the name Joyce Lucio?
The name Joyce Lucio combines two different traditions: the first name Joyce has Latin roots, while the surname Lucio originates from Spanish.
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