Lucas
Lucas is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “light, illumination.” It ranked #10 in the United States in 2025. Derived from Latin 'Lucius' and Greek 'Loukas,' meaning 'light.'
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how do you pronounce Lucas?
LOO-kus
where does the name Lucas come from?
The Latin form of the Greek Loukas, generally understood as a man from Lucania, a region of southern Italy. The persistent association with light comes from the resemblance to Latin lux, which is a folk etymology rather than a genuine derivation, though it has shaped how the name is felt for centuries.
Saint Luke the Evangelist, author of the Gospel of Luke, made this name prominent throughout the Christian world for two millennia.
how popular is this name?
Lucas has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 90 years since 1881, and fell outside it for 55. It peaked at #8 in 2018, and ranked #10 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #10 |
| 2024 | #9 |
| 2023 | #9 |
| 2022 | #8 |
| 2021 | #8 |
| 2020 | #8 |
| 2019 | #8 |
| 2018 | #8 |
| 2017 | #11 |
| 2016 | #14 |
| 2010 | #35 |
| 2000 | #83 |
| 1990 | #112 |
| 1980 | #98 |
| 1970 | #643 |
| 1960 | #862 |
| 1910 | #981 |
| 1881 | #533 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Lucas fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Lucas
Luke the Evangelist, traditionally a physician and the author of the third gospel and Acts, carried the name across the Christian world. Lucas is the form that Latin, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch preserved, and it is now among the most popular boys' names simultaneously across western Europe and the Americas — a range few names manage.
what are the nicknames and variants of Lucas?
who are famous people named Lucas?
- George Lucas (filmmaker)
- Lucas van Leyden (painter)
what names are similar to Lucas?
what names go well with Lucas?
Sibling names that share Lucas's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Lucas
What does the name Lucas mean?
Lucas means “light, illumination”.
What is the origin of the name Lucas?
Lucas comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Luke, Luca, Lukas and Luc.
How popular is the name Lucas?
Lucas ranked #10 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2018, at #8, and it has spent 90 years in the top 1,000 since 1881.
Is Lucas a boy or girl name?
Lucas is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Lucas?
Lucas is pronounced LOO-kus, with 2 syllables.
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