Lukas Boy

Popularity: #253 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLOO-kas / ˈluː.kəs

Greek; Latin; Hebrew

Meaning

Greek: 'bringer of light'; Latin: 'from Lucania'; Hebrew: 'God is my light'

Historical & Cultural Background

Lukas is a variant of the name Luke, which has roots in ancient Greek and Latin. It has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to the association with Saint Luke, one of the authors of the New Testament. The name has seen various spellings and adaptations across different languages and regions.

Trend Summary

Lukas has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

LucaLukeLoganLorenzoLandonLazaroLorenLazlo

Variants

  • Lucas
  • Luke
  • Luca

International Variants

  • Luca (Italian)
  • Luc (French)
  • Lukas (German)
  • Lukáš (Czech)
  • Lukasz (Polish)

Famous people named Lukas

Lukas Podolski is a retired German footballer known for his contributions to the national team and various clubs.

Lukas Graham is a Danish singer-songwriter recognized for his hit songs and unique musical style.

Lukas Verzbicas is an American middle-distance runner who gained attention for his performances in high school track.

Lukas Nmecha is a professional footballer who has played for various clubs in Europe and represents the German national team.

Fictional characters named Lukas

Lukas is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', known for his adventurous spirit.

Lukas is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often portrayed as a friendly and supportive friend.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lukas was first seen in the United States in 1963. Lukas has ranked as high as #359 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Lukas has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lukas (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 153
13%
TX 121
10%
FL 115
10%
NY 72
6%
PA 56
5%
IL 43
4%
MI 41
3%
WA 41
3%
NC 41
3%
OH 38
3%
GA 37
3%
VA 34
3%
WI 34
3%
MO 29
2%
TN 26
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19637
19645
19669
19678
19687
196910
19708
19718
197218
197319
197428
197550
197651
197758
197887
1979119
1980146
1981162
1982147
1983147
1984126
1985196
1986152
1987190
1988261
1989373
1990350
1991376
1992478
1993469
1994526
1995535
1996612
1997607
1998630
1999721
2000723
2001818
2002889
2003961
20041,080
20051,257
20061,407
20071,547
20081,478
20091,448
20101,528
20111,388
20121,543
20131,492
20141,635
20151,430
20161,758
20171,740
20181,652
20191,786
20201,709
20211,672
20221,475
20231,479
20241,287