Lucus Boy

Popularity: #900 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLOO-kus / ˈluːkəs

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: light; Greek: from Lucius

Historical & Cultural Background

Lucus is derived from the Latin word 'lux,' meaning light. It is often associated with the name Lucius, which was common in ancient Rome. The name has been used in various cultures and has evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time. It has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

The name Lucus has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

LukasLucianLuciusLorenzoLeo

Variants

  • Lucas
  • Lukas

International Variants

  • Luca (Italian)
  • Lukas (German)
  • Luc (French)
  • Lúcas (Portuguese)

Famous people named Lucus

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Fictional characters named Lucus

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lucus was first seen in the United States in 1909. Lucus has ranked as high as #1044 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Lucus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lucus (2017)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19095
19166
19205
19235
19285
19316
19685
19695
19738
19745
197512
197615
197723
197854
197962
198071
198161
198244
198333
198445
198531
198633
198722
198822
198926
199031
199128
199235
199340
199438
199546
199634
199747
199842
199925
200044
200130
200231
200334
200455
200539
200642
200749
200849
200951
201052
201129
201241
201334
201443
201527
201625
201728
201819
201921
202011
202112
202211
202313
202424