Lucille Ward

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lucille Ward — English
237K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lucille Ward is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lucille is a feminine given name of English origin. People with the given name Lucille Roybal-Allard (born 1941), American politician Lucille Ball (1911–1989), American actress best known for the television series I Love Lucy Lucille Benson (1914–1984), American actress Lucille Berrien (1928–2026), American political activist Lucille Bliss (1916–2012), American actress Lucille Bogan (1897–1948), American singer and songwriter Lucille Bremer (1917–1996), American actress and dancer Lucille Carlisle (1895–1958), American actress Lucille Cavanagh (1895–1983), American dancer and singer Lucille Charuk (born 1989), Canadian volleyball player Lucille. The surname Ward: Ward is a surname of either Old English or Old Gaelic origin, common in English-speaking countries. The Old English name derives from an occupational surname for a civil guard/keeper of the watch, or alternately as a topographical surname from the word werd ("marsh"). The Old Irish surname is linguistically unrelated, and derives from Mac an Bháird ("son of the Bard"), a bárd being a storyteller or poet. An Irish variant is O'Ward. The oldest public record of the surname dates to 1176. In the 2010 United States census, Ward was the 79th most common surname. Lucille is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 237K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lucille reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lucille

English

People with the given name Lucille Roybal-Allard (born 1941), American politician Lucille Ball (1911–1989), American actress best known for the television series I Love Lucy Lucille Benson (1914–1984), American actress Lucille Berrien (1928–2026), American political activist Lucille Bliss (1916–2012), American actress Lucille Bogan (1897–1948), American singer and songwriter Lucille Bremer (1917–1996), American actress and dancer Lucille Carlisle (1895–1958), American actress Lucille Cavanagh (1895–1983), American dancer and singer Lucille Charuk (born 1989), Canadian volleyball player Lucille.

Surname: Ward

English

Ward is a surname of either Old English or Old Gaelic origin, common in English-speaking countries. The Old English name derives from an occupational surname for a civil guard/keeper of the watch, or alternately as a topographical surname from the word werd ("marsh"). The Old Irish surname is linguistically unrelated, and derives from Mac an Bháird ("son of the Bard"), a bárd being a storyteller or poet. An Irish variant is O'Ward. The oldest public record of the surname dates to 1176. In the 2010 United States census, Ward was the 79th most common surname.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Lucille Ward

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 Lucille Ward:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Lucille?
The first name Lucille originates from English. People with the given name Lucille Roybal-Allard (born 1941), American politician Lucille Ball (1911–1989), American actress best known for the television series I Love Lucy Lucille Benson (1914–1984), American actress Lucille Berrien (1928–2026), American political activist Lucille Bliss (1916–2012), American actress Lucille Bogan (1897–1948), American singer and songwriter Lucille Bremer (1917–1996), American actress and dancer Lucille Carlisle (1895–1958), American actress Lucille Cavanagh (1895–1983), American dancer and singer Lucille Charuk (born 1989), Canadian volleyball player Lucille.
When was Lucille most popular?
The name Lucille reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ward?
The surname Ward originates from English. Ward is a surname of either Old English or Old Gaelic origin, common in English-speaking countries. The Old English name derives from an occupational surname for a civil guard/keeper of the watch, or alternately as a topographical surname from the word werd ("marsh"). The Old Irish surname is linguistically unrelated, and derives from Mac an Bháird ("son of the Bard"), a bárd being a storyteller or poet. An Irish variant is O'Ward. The oldest public record of the surname dates to 1176. In the 2010 United States census, Ward was the 79th most common surname.
How common is the surname Ward?
The surname Ward is shared by approximately 260K people worldwide.
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