Loukas
Loukas is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Man from Lucania; bringer of light.
Origin and history
Loukas is a masculine Greek name derived from the Latin Lucas, meaning 'from Lucania' or 'bringer of light'. It serves as a traditional Greek variant of Luke and Lucas. In the United States, it has seen a gentle rise in usage as modern parents seek distinct alternative spellings for popular names.
Popularity in the United States
666 babies in the United States have been named Loukas since 1880. It ranks #4010 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1716.
States where it is most popular
- CA (64 %)
- NY (22.7 %)
- PA (6.7 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 112 |
| 2010-2019 | 291 |
| 2020-2029 | 211 |
Famous people named Loukas
- Loukas Vyntra: Athlete, Footballer
- Loukas Yorkas: Singer, Musician
Nicknames
Lou, Luke
Fun facts
- Loukas is the original Hellenic form of Luke used throughout the Greek New Testament.
- It remains one of the most traditional and common masculine given names in modern Greece and Cyprus.