Is Lucas a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Lucas is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Lucas?

It’s currently ranked #9 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Lucas Boy

Popularity: #9 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLOO-kas / ˈluː.kəs

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: light-giving; Greek: bringer of light

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lucas has roots in both Latin and Greek, deriving from the word 'lux,' meaning light. It has been a popular name in various cultures throughout history, often associated with illumination and enlightenment. In Christian tradition, Saint Luke, one of the authors of the New Testament, is a notable bearer of the name. The name has maintained popularity across different regions and languages, adapting to local variations.

Trend Summary

Lucas has consistently ranked among the top names for boys in the United States over the past two decades.

Variants

Luca
Luke

International Variants

Luca (Italian)
Luc (French)
Lukas (German)
Lukáš (Czech)
Lukáš (Slovak)

Famous people named Lucas

Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German painter and printmaker known for his portraits and religious works.

Lucas Hedges is an American actor recognized for his performances in films such as 'Manchester by the Sea' and 'Lady Bird.'.

Lucas Giolito is a professional baseball player who has played in Major League Baseball.

Lucas Till is an American actor known for his role in the 'MacGyver' television series.

Fictional characters named Lucas

Lucas Sinclair is a character in the Netflix series 'Stranger Things,' known for his bravery and loyalty.

Lucas is a character in the video game 'Mother 3,' who plays a central role in the game's emotional narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lucas was first seen in the United States in 1881. Lucas has ranked as high as #17 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Lucas has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lucas (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	1,273	13%
TX	1,098	11%
FL	926	9%
NY	774	8%
NC	405	4%
PA	400	4%
OH	377	4%
IL	354	4%
VA	321	3%
GA	312	3%
MI	288	3%
MA	269	3%
WA	236	2%
TN	221	2%
IN	209	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1881	11
1883	5
1884	5
1885	6
1886	8
1888	6
1891	8
1892	10
1893	10
1894	8
1895	6
1896	7
1898	8
1899	10
1902	6
1903	7
1904	6
1905	5
1906	7
1907	5
1908	9
1909	10
1910	11
1911	7
1912	22
1913	27
1914	26
1915	41
1916	33
1917	35
1918	52
1919	32
1920	41
1921	44
1922	37
1923	50
1924	49
1925	36
1926	40
1927	36
1928	38
1929	32
1930	30
1931	27
1932	26
1933	23
1934	25
1935	33
1936	21
1937	26
1938	17
1939	26
1940	19
1941	24
1942	21
1943	22
1944	29
1945	24
1946	29
1947	34
1948	29
1949	25
1950	24
1951	27
1952	34
1953	22
1954	20
1955	33
1956	34
1957	31
1958	52
1959	62
1960	78
1961	90
1962	86
1963	74
1964	90
1965	81
1966	80
1967	59
1968	98
1969	122
1970	160
1971	200
1972	230
1973	305
1974	565
1975	892
1976	877
1977	1,099
1978	1,954
1979	2,542
1980	3,081
1981	3,372
1982	2,739
1983	2,359
1984	2,116
1985	2,318
1986	2,198
1987	2,328
1988	2,715
1989	2,861
1990	3,089
1991	3,241
1992	3,378
1993	3,924
1994	4,009
1995	4,086
1996	4,106
1997	4,034
1998	4,091
1999	4,220
2000	4,818
2001	4,900
2002	5,381
2003	5,755
2004	6,716
2005	7,578
2006	8,139
2007	8,759
2008	9,328
2009	9,619
2010	10,386
2011	10,405
2012	10,717
2013	11,558
2014	12,174
2015	12,329
2016	12,904
2017	13,029
2018	12,659
2019	12,478
2020	11,381
2021	11,582
2022	10,962
2023	10,882
2024	10,703