Lukus
Lukus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Person from Lucania; light.
Origin and history
Lukus is a modern spelling variant of the classic name Lucas, which originates from the Greek name Loukas meaning 'from Lucania'. While less common than the traditional spellings, it offers a distinct visual style. In the United States, it remains a rare given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
980 babies in the United States have been named Lukus since 1880. It ranks #3702 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1842.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.1 %)
- IN (19.2 %)
- MI (19.2 %)
- PA (19.2 %)
- TX (19.2 %)
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 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 169 |
| 1990-2000 | 153 |
| 2000-2010 | 291 |
| 2010-2019 | 239 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Nicknames
Luke
Fun facts
- Lukus is a modern orthographic variant of the widely popular names Lucas and Lukas.