Lucas
boy name#10 in 2025Lucas entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #8 in 2018, ranks #10 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1881–2025
#10
rank today
#8
peak (2018)
10,219
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #807 |
| 1890s | #771 |
| 1900s | #1058 |
| 1910s | #1083 |
| 1920s | #1122 |
| 1930s | #1366 |
| 1940s | #1391 |
| 1950s | #1361 |
| 1960s | #818 |
| 1970s | #342 |
| 1980s | #113 |
| 1990s | #98 |
| 2000s | #63 |
| 2010s | #19 |
| 2020s | #9 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lucas has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 324,000 people named Lucas are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lucas alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lucas in 2025?
- Lucas ranks #10 among US boy names in 2025, with 10,219 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lucas most popular?
- Lucas peaked in 2018, reaching #8 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lucas with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 7 classrooms will have a Lucas.
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