Lucas
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Bringer of Light; From Lucania
Background: The name Lucas originates from the Latin 'lux,' meaning 'light,' and is associated with the Greek equivalent Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania.' This indicates a geographical and linguistic connection to the region of Lucania in Southern Italy.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#106
Total births
321,316
Most popular decade
2010s
(356,304 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+10 ranks)
Years in Top 100
34
First recorded year
1881
Gender usage
99.8% male
0.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1881
- First year births
- 11
- First year rank
- #533
- Peak year
- 2017
- Peak year births
- 13,029
- Peak rank
- #11
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 10,703
- Recent rank
- #9
Female
- First year
- 1976
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #7,297
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 39
- Peak rank
- #3,689
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #11,069
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).