Lucas: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LOO-kuhs · 2 syllables
Lucas means “light; man from Lucania”, from Latin.
From Latin Lucas, from Ancient Greek (Loukas). See the Greek entry for more.
- Meaning
- light; man from Lucania
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- LOO-kuhs
- US rank (2025)
- #10
- US babies a year
- about 10,906 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Lucas?
Lucas was the #10 name in the US in 2025, given to 10,228 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Most popular in Florida (#3), Maryland (#3), New Jersey (#3), New York (#4), Delaware (#5), Rhode Island (#6), New Hampshire (#7), Connecticut (#9).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #10 |
| England & Wales | #25 |
| Scotland | #11 |
| Northern Ireland | #23 |
| Ireland | #66 |
| France | #18 |
| Norway | #24 |
| Canada | #7 |
| Australia | #13 |
How old are people named Lucas?
Half of US adults named Lucas are older than 28; most are between 18 and 48. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Lucas
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Lucas have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Lucas
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Lucas
What does the name Lucas mean?
Lucas means “light; man from Lucania”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Lucas?
Lucas is pronounced LOO-kuhs.
How popular is the name Lucas?
Lucas was the #10 name in the US in 2025, given to 10,228 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Lucas?
Half of US adults named Lucas are older than 28. Most are between 18 and 48.