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In 2024, 10,703 boys in the United States were named Lucas, making it the 9th most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 19th a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 13,041 births.
Records for Lucas go back to 1881, and 321,316 babies have been given the name since.
Latin form of Luke meaning "light-giving" or "illumination." Has religious significance as one of the Gospel writers. Its gentle sound has a sweet, boyish charm.
Lucas is of Latin origin, described as classic in style.
In 2024, Lucas went to 8 girls and 10,703 boys — over 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
Latin form of Luke meaning "light-giving" or "illumination." Has religious significance as one of the Gospel writers.
Lucas is of Latin origin, and is usually described as classic in style.
In 2024, 10,703 boys in the United States were named Lucas, making it the 9th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Lucas went to 8 girls and 10,703 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Luca, Lucy are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Lucas.