Lucas
Lucas first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2017, when 13,032 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 10,219.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lucas popular?
Steady Lucas has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2017.
| 2020s | 65,795 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 118,661 | |
| 2000s | 70,995 | |
| 1990s | 38,178 | |
| 1980s | 26,088 | |
| 1970s | 8,817 | |
| 1960s | 857 | |
| 1950s | 339 | |
| 1940s | 256 | |
| 1930s | 254 | |
| 1920s | 403 | |
| 1910s | 286 | |
| 1900s | 55 | |
| 1890s | 67 | |
| 1880s | 41 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Lucas mean?
Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from Loukas — most often understood as “from Lucania” in southern Italy, and popularly associated with the Latin lux, “light.”
Nicknames for Lucas
- Luke
- Luca
Variants & spellings
- Luke
- Luca
- Lukas
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucas mean?
Lucas means Light-bringing; from Lucania. Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from Loukas — most often understood as “from Lucania” in southern Italy, and popularly associated with the Latin lux, “light.”
What is the origin of the name Lucas?
Lucas is of Latin origin.
How do you pronounce Lucas?
Lucas is pronounced “LOO-kus.”
Is Lucas a boy or a girl name?
Lucas is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Lucas a popular name right now?
Lucas has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2017.
How popular is the name Lucas?
In 2025, Lucas ranked #10 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lucas most popular?
Lucas was most popular in 2017, when about 13,032 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Lucas?
Common nicknames for Lucas include Luke, Luca.
What names are similar to Lucas?
Names similar to Lucas include Leo, Julian, Sebastian, Max.
What names go well with Lucas?
Latin names that pair well with Lucas include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.