Lucile, of French origin, is a charming and distinctive given name that has been utilized sparingly but significantly throughout history. It is a feminine form of the Latin 'Lucilius,' meaning 'light' or 'bringer of light.' The name has been historically popular in France, where it was used by notable figures such as Lucile Duplessis, a French salonnière and the wife of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
The name Lucile reached its peak popularity during the early 20th century, with notable spikes occurring between 1913 and 1923.