| Gender | 🧑 Boy |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \loo-kis\ |
| Number in U.S | 👶 266,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 15 |
| Numerology | 🔢 11 |
| Name origin | 🌍 Latin |
The name Lucas meanings and origins
The name “ Lucas “ is one of the most popular names all around the English speaking countries. This name is of Latin origin and has different meanings in different areas. The name “ Lucas “ is more common for boys, but you are also able to pick that as a baby girl’s.
The name Lucas derived from the Greek name Loukas Lucas means "man from Lucania," Lucania is a historical southern Italy the name of which is thought to mean white or light. The meaning of Lucas is "bringer of light" in Latin , and it's make sense why it means this
Popularity of the name Lucas
If you are considering the name “ Lucas “ you should note that this name is the 13th most popular baby’s name based on the data given by reliable American resources in the year 2010 in the United states of America. For instance, imagine that about 400 newborn babies were given the name “ Lucas “ in the United states of America.
A total of 10 thousand babies also bear the same first name as your baby in the year 2010 in the United states of America. From the year 1880 to the year 2018, the highest recorded use of the name “ Lucas “ is related to the year 2017 and 12000 newborn babies were named “ Lucas “ at that time.
Also since the year 1880, this name was recorded 250000 times in the SSA public database. This name appeared in the year 1881 on the popularity charts for the first time and 11 babies were given “ Lucas “ at that time. The name became a popular one in the year 1989 with a rank of 98 nationwide and was registered 3 thousand times as a baby’s name.
The given name became a common choice for families in the name selection process in the state of Rhoda Island in the year 2017. This name ranked 1 with about 65 newborn babies. Also the all time high record for the name “ Lucas “ was in the year 2016 in the state of California with about 1 thousand newborn baby boys and girls.
This name is a consistent top ranking name in the state of Wisconsin for 43 consecutive years.
Lucas first success to reaching the baby name in U.S appeared in the 1980s, when the name ranked No. 112. after that In the 1990s, Lucas ranked at 99, and continuing developing to reached at No. 61in 2000s and finally in 2010s Lucas was at top 20 baby name ranking in U.S.
Personality of the name Lucas
Here we have the letter analysis of the name “ Lucas “
L is for lofty, your ambitions are high
U is for understanding, you show for others
C is for change, you are able to adapt
A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge
S is for scholar, the brilliant in you
If your baby is going to be named “ Lucas “, you are able to select the reversed form of this name as your baby’s nickname.
Famous people named Lucas
Lucas Bryant who is a Canadian actor
Lucas Cranach the Elder who is a German painter
Lucas Grabeel who is an American actor
Lucas Jade Zumann who is an American actor
Similar names to the name Lucas
Luck, Logan, Lola and Luna
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This is such a nice name for both genders. I do prefer it for girls though. It is an elegant, chic, trendy yet warm name. I really want to have a daughter'so that I can name her Arden Isla!!
I LOVE this name! One of my favorite names is Lucas James or James *Lucas* :))
I named my second son Lucas it was originally going to be his middle name but then I switched it to be his first name.
I love the name Lucas also, if I were ever to have a boy I would name him Lucas Scott
i loved this name it is so cute as is my wee boy who is now 6 ,he suits his name so much his full name is LUCAS HARRY STEVEN .
My name is Lucas my nickname is Luc it was a very popular name in 3rd grade (a long time ago)
Lucas is a very unique name. My first born son is named Lucas. He is light. He is very handsome. Naturally intelligent. Funny. Aware. He has way too many girlfriends for my liking! LOL
My son's middle name is Lucas, I thought it went very good with his first name of Mateo. So I absolutely love this name!!! :)
my boyfriend's name is Lucas and I think It's sexy :D
I am naming my first son Lucas. I got it from the'series "One Tree Hill".
I adore the name Lucas. I first started to love it after reading the book 'Lucas'. If I ever have a son Lucas is definitely a name I will consider.
My name is Lucas and in the beginning I thought that no Oneida the name but because of your facts it cheered me up
I go to a large high school where everyone shares their name with several other people, but I only know of 1 other guy with my name. Not very popular when I was born. The only Lucas's I'meet are babies, so I think it is becoming more popular for 2012--on.