Lucas
Lucas is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Man from Lucania; bringer of light.
Origin and history
Lucas is a classic male given name derived from the Latin 'Lucas', which ultimately stems from the Greek name 'Loukas' meaning 'man from Lucania' or 'bringer of light'. The name has a long history, appearing in the New Testament as the traditionally attributed author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. In the United States, Lucas has seen a major rise in popularity in recent decades and now ranks among the top ten most popular boy names.
Popularity in the United States
331,092 babies in the United States have been named Lucas since 1880. It ranks #104 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #8.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.9 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 41 |
| 1890-1900 | 67 |
| 1900-1910 | 55 |
| 1910-1920 | 286 |
| 1920-1930 | 403 |
| 1930-1940 | 254 |
| 1940-1950 | 256 |
| 1950-1960 | 339 |
| 1960-1970 | 857 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,817 |
| 1980-1990 | 26,088 |
| 1990-2000 | 38,178 |
| 2000-2010 | 70,995 |
| 2010-2019 | 118,661 |
| 2020-2029 | 65,795 |
Famous people named Lucas
- Lucas Hedges: Actor
- Lucas Glover: Golfer
- Lucas Black: Actor
Nicknames
Luke, Luke-y
Fun facts
- The name is related to the Latin word 'lux', which means light.
- Lucas has consistently ranked among the top 10 most popular names for newborn boys in the United States during the 2020s.