Lucas
Peaked at #8 nationally in 2018, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Lucas has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Lucas — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3723
in 2004
Current rank
#11689
in 2024
Years tracked
45
1976–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1976, Lucas reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #3723 nationally with 39 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #12619 (2014) to #11689 (2024) — a 7% improvement.
As of 2024, Lucas ranks #11689 nationally for girls, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,689 | 8 |
| 2023 | #10,027 | 10 |
| 2022 | #7,158 | 16 |
| 2021 | #16,722 | 5 |
| 2020 | #12,927 | 7 |
| 2019 | #6,315 | 19 |
| 2018 | #6,413 | 19 |
| 2017 | #9,118 | 12 |
Lucas — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#8
in 2018
Current rank
#9
in 2024
Years tracked
137
1881–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1881, Lucas reached its peak popularity for boys in 2018, ranking #8 nationally with 12,659 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #19 (2014) to #9 (2024) — a 53% improvement.
As of 2024, Lucas ranks #9 nationally for boys, with 10,703 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9 | 10,703 |
| 2023 | #9 | 10,882 |
| 2022 | #8 | 10,962 |
| 2021 | #8 | 11,582 |
| 2020 | #8 | 11,381 |
| 2019 | #8 | 12,478 |
| 2018 | #8 | 12,659 |
| 2017 | #11 | 13,029 |
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 Lucas most popular?
Lucas was most popular in 2018, when it ranked #8 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lucas 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 Lucas?
At least 321,316 babies have been recorded with the name Lucas in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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