Lucas

Lucas: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameLatin origin#10 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluːkəs/

Meaning and origin of Lucas

  • A male given name from Latin.

Etymology

From Latin Lucas, from Ancient Greek Λουκᾶς (Loukâs). See the Greek entry for more.

How popular is Lucas?

#10boys, 2025
10,228U.S. babies in 2025
#8peak rank (2018)
331,628babies since 1880

Since 1880, 536 girls and 331,092 boys in the U.S. have been named Lucas (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3723 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #8 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #10 for boys, with 10,228 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lucas FAQ

What does the name Lucas mean?

A male given name from Latin. From Latin Lucas, from Ancient Greek Λουκᾶς (Loukâs). See the Greek entry for more.

What is the origin of the name Lucas?

Lucas is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Lucas?

Since 1880, 536 girls and 331,092 boys in the U.S. have been named Lucas (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3723 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #8 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #10 for boys, with 10,228 babies given the name.

Is Lucas a boy or girl name?

Lucas is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 536 girls and 331,092 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.