Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lucas.
National Rank (2025)
#10
All-Time Peak Rank
#8 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
331,092
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Lucas Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Lucas
According to SSA data, Lucas achieved its highest historical rank of #8 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 13,032 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 17.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 124 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lucas scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-17.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record13,032Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
35yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
124Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:41
1890s:67
1900s:55
1910s:286
1920s:403
1930s:254
1940s:256
1950s:339
1960s:857
1970s:8,817
1980s:26,088
1990s:38,178
2000s:70,995
2010s:118,661
2020s:65,795
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLu-cas
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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