Lucus
Lucus is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Sacred grove or light.
Origin and history
Lucus is a rare variant spelling of Lucas, rooted in Latin. It traditionally refers to a sacred grove or light. In the United States, it is uncommon compared to the standard Lucas spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,800 babies in the United States have been named Lucus since 1880. It ranks #3017 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1845.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- MI (15.9 %)
- WI (9.5 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 15 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 179 |
| 1980-1990 | 388 |
| 1990-2000 | 366 |
| 2000-2010 | 424 |
| 2010-2019 | 319 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Nicknames
Luke, Lou
Fun facts
- In ancient Roman religion, a 'lucus' was a grove dedicated to a deity.
- Lucus serves as an alternative phonetic spelling of the widely popular name Lucas.