Lukasz
Lukasz is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
From Lucania; light-giver.
Origin and history
Lukasz is a Polish variant of the classical name Lucas or Luke, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Loukas. It traditionally refers to someone from Lucania, a region in southern Italy. In the United States, it is relatively rare, used primarily by families of Polish heritage or those appreciating Eastern European names.
Popularity in the United States
711 babies in the United States have been named Lukasz since 1880. It ranks #3965 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1810.
States where it is most popular
- IL (81.3 %)
- NY (14.3 %)
- CT (2.2 %)
- MI (2.2 %)
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 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 169 |
| 2000-2010 | 165 |
| 2010-2019 | 204 |
| 2020-2029 | 117 |
Famous people named Lukasz
- Lukasz Gottwald: Record producer, Songwriter
- Lukasz Fabianski: Athlete, Soccer player
- Lukasz Podolski: Athlete, Soccer player
Fun facts
- In standard Polish orthography, the name is written as Łukasz, using the stroke-L character which represents a 'w' sound.
- The name shares the exact same Ancient Greek and Latin roots as English Luke and Spanish Lucas.