Lucca
Lucca is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
From Lucca (an Italian city) or from Lucania (meaning 'light' or 'luminous').
Origin and history
Lucca is an Italian name derived from the central Italian city of Lucca or as a variant spelling of Luca, which ultimately traces back to the Latin name Lucas meaning 'from Lucania'. It has gained significant momentum as a given name in the United States in recent years. Its modern appeal stems from its gentle sound and connection to European geography.
Popularity in the United States
7,889 babies in the United States have been named Lucca since 1880. It ranks #1365 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #474.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.5 %)
- FL (17.5 %)
- TX (12 %)
- MA (5.7 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 48 |
| 2000-2010 | 912 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,108 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,821 |
Fun facts
- Lucca is named after a historic walled city in Tuscany, Italy, famous for its intact Renaissance-era city walls.
- Nearly half of all U.S. published male births for the name Lucca since 1880 have occurred since 2020.