Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Luca.
National Rank (2025)
#14
All-Time Peak Rank
#14 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
77,521
Unisex Distribution97.9% Boy / 2.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Luca Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Luca
According to SSA data, Luca achieved its highest historical rank of #14 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 8,759 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 234.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 52 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Luca scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+234.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,759Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
7yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
52Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:24
1920s:41
1930s:0
1940s:5
1950s:0
1960s:48
1970s:121
1980s:252
1990s:720
2000s:7,233
2010s:24,939
2020s:44,138
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLu-ca
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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