Lucas
Lucas is a boy name that ranked #9 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1881. Its best recorded rank was #8 in 2021.
Latest rank
#9
Peak rank
#8
Reached in 2018
Total recorded usage
276,879
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1881
What To Know About Lucas
Lucas feels friendly and polished without being too formal. It tends to appeal to parents who want a familiar boys' name that still sounds sleek and contemporary.
Lucas is currently a top 10 boy name in the US, which puts it firmly in the mainstream for parents naming babies in 2024.
SSA data shows Lucas appearing in official records as far back as 1881, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #8 in 2018, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
Hover or tap a point for details. If a year is missing, the name was outside the published top list for that period.
Editorial Extras
Common nicknames: Luke, Luca
Sibling style ideas: Mateo, Ethan, Emma, Sophia
Well-known namesakes: George Lucas, filmmaker
Page Notes
Pronunciation: LOO-kus
Origin: Latin
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/name/lucasUsed to review origin and pronunciation guidance.