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Lucas

Lucas is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “to shine.” In 2024 it was given to 10,703 boys in the United States.

Lucas at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“to shine”
Pronunciation
/ˈluːkəs/

About the name Lucas

Lucas belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “to shine” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Lucas first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8 in 2018, and in 2024 10,703 babies received the name — 320,790 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lucas in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#8 in 2018
Peak year
2017
Babies named Lucas in 2024
10,703
Total since 1880
320,790

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lucas mean?

Lucas means “to shine” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lucas a boy or girl name?

Lucas is a boy name. In 2024, 10,703 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lucas?

Lucas comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lucas?

Lucas first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #8 in 2018, and 10,703 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Lucas?

Lucas is pronounced /ˈluːkəs/ (IPA).

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