Lucus Boy

Popularity: #927 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOO-kus /ˈluːkəs/

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: light; Greek: from Lucius

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lucus is derived from the Latin word "lux," meaning "light." This etymology traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *lewk-, which also signifies brightness or illumination. The name evolved through various forms, with "Lucus" appearing in Latin texts, often as a variant of "Lucas," which itself is a Latinized form of the Greek name "Loukas." The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin and Greek names were adopted into the English language, particularly through ecclesiastical influence.

Historically, the name Lucus has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most significant is Saint Luke, the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, who lived during the 1st century CE.

His contributions to Christianity have made the name widely recognized in religious contexts. The name gained further prominence through various translations of the Bible, including the Vulgate in the late 4th century, which solidified the association of the name with light and enlightenment in a spiritual sense.

Culturally, the name Lucus and its variants have been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing clarity, illumination, and guidance. In medieval times, names derived from "lux" were popular among Christians, reflecting the belief in Christ as the light of the world.

The name has also been linked to themes of wisdom and knowledge, resonating with the idea of enlightenment. While diminutive forms such as "Luke" have emerged, the historical significance of Lucus remains rooted in its etymological connections to light and its enduring presence in religious and cultural narratives.

Famous people named Lucus

In this section, you will find notable people named Lucus. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lucus who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lucus who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lucus L. is a musician best known for his work with the band The New Regime, and for his solo album Take Me Away.

Lucus is a filmmaker best known for the short film The Last Train and the documentary series The Untold Story.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lucus, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lucus. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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 #2590 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, 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)

The name Lucus is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lucus was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lucus.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 11 11
2024 24 24
2023 13 13
2022 11 11
2021 12 12
2020 11 11
2019 21 21
2018 19 19
2017 28 28
2016 25 25
2015 27 27
2014 43 43
2013 34 34
2012 41 41
2011 29 29
2010 52 52
2009 51 51
2008 49 49
2007 49 49
2006 42 42
2005 39 39
2004 55 55
2003 34 34
2002 31 31
2001 30 30
2000 44 44
1999 25 25
1998 42 42
1997 47 47
1996 34 34
1995 46 46
1994 38 38
1993 40 40
1992 35 35
1991 28 28
1990 31 31
1989 26 26
1988 22 22
1987 22 22
1986 33 33
1985 31 31
1984 45 45
1983 33 33
1982 44 44
1981 61 61
1980 71 71
1979 62 62
1978 54 54
1977 23 23
1976 15 15
1975 12 12
1974 5 5
1973 8 8
1969 5 5
1968 5 5
1931 6 6
1928 5 5
1923 5 5
1920 5 5
1916 6 6
1909 5 5

Top States for Lucus (2017)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 5
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