Luca
Peaked at #23 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1915, Luca has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Luca — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1762
in 2021
Current rank
#2755
in 2024
Years tracked
29
1987–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1987, Luca reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #1762 nationally with 116 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2604 (2014) to #2755 (2024) — a 5% drop.
As of 2024, Luca ranks #2755 nationally for girls, with 62 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,755 | 62 |
| 2023 | #2,187 | 87 |
| 2022 | #2,285 | 82 |
| 2021 | #1,762 | 116 |
| 2020 | #2,041 | 91 |
| 2019 | #2,040 | 94 |
| 2018 | #2,074 | 93 |
| 2017 | #2,082 | 94 |
Luca — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#23
in 2024
Current rank
#23
in 2024
Years tracked
70
1915–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1915, Luca reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #23 nationally with 7,959 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #185 (2014) to #23 (2024) — a 88% improvement.
As of 2024, Luca ranks #23 nationally for boys, with 7,959 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #23 | 7,959 |
| 2023 | #24 | 7,804 |
| 2022 | #28 | 7,848 |
| 2021 | #42 | 6,888 |
| 2020 | #67 | 4,831 |
| 2019 | #87 | 4,421 |
| 2018 | #106 | 3,614 |
| 2017 | #130 | 3,091 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Luca most popular?
Luca was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #23 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Luca becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Luca?
At least 70,331 babies have been recorded with the name Luca in the US since 1915, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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