Baby Name Popularity Profile

Lukas

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lukas.

National Rank (2025)
#288
All-Time Peak Rank
#214 (2019)
Total U.S. Births
44,053
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Balance: Single-Gender Archetype
πŸ’‘ The Lukas Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

πŸ“– The Story Behind Lukas

According to SSA data, Lukas achieved its highest historical rank of #214 in 2019. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 1,787 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 18.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 60 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lukas scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change -18.8% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,787 Births in 2019
Years in Top 100
0 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
60 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 46
1970s: 446
1980s: 1,900
1990s: 5,305
2000s: 11,610
2010s: 15,956
2020s: 8,790

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Lu-kas
Letter Count 5 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
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.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Nevada
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint South
States with Core Active Data 51 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
Nevada #292 295 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #214 2,619 2019 35.1% Decline
Washington #358 1,222 2019 59.6% Decline
Oregon #214 667 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #246 877 2015 25.0% Decline
Wisconsin #241 1,339 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #413 265 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #465 1,198 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #280 509 2016 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #179 188 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #339 687 2019 14.8% Decline
Alaska #131 78 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #279 1,277 2014 25.6% Decline
California #317 4,814 2019 41.3% Decline
Michigan #238 1,803 2007 18.9% Decline
Illinois #251 2,345 2008 32.4% Decline
Kansas #234 499 2016 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #228 241 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #279 1,007 2016 22.5% Decline
Maryland #262 665 2017 32.3% Decline
Connecticut #207 477 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #276 948 2015 21.9% Decline
Kentucky #248 729 2019 35.3% Decline
New Jersey #331 1,146 2019 36.6% Decline
Massachusetts #270 1,006 2014 33.3% Decline
Ohio #278 1,886 2007 35.7% Decline
Tennessee #331 831 2016 10.0% Decline
Nebraska #414 273 2016 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #323 1,057 2020 45.6% Decline
Texas #317 2,718 2019 17.6% Decline
New York #341 2,682 2016 54.4% Decline
Iowa #429 457 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 44 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #374 1,737 2007 43.1% Decline
Georgia #436 871 2019 48.0% Decline
Maine Unranked 131 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #306 403 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #218 90 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #323 297 2023 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #362 389 2017 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 82 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #221 87 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 46 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #413 408 2015 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #319 190 2013 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 67 1992 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 68 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #440 258 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii #198 41 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #305 148 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 12 2016 Insufficient historical volume

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