Lucca Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lucca is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lucca?
Lucca is spelled L-U-C-C-A. The name has 5 letters.
Lucca at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Lucca may derive from the Latin name “Lucas,” which means “light” or “from Lucania.”
- Origin
- Lucca is commonly associated with the Italian city of Lucca, suggesting a toponymic origin related to that place.
- Pronunciation
- LOO-kah · 2 syllables
Lucca Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,987
Recorded Births26
Rank#425
Recorded Births757
- Girls usage fell 1,229 places to #4,987 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 100 places to #425 and recorded 190 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lucca Mean?
Lucca may derive from the Latin name “Lucas,” which means “light” or “from Lucania.”
Origin: Lucca is commonly associated with the Italian city of Lucca, suggesting a toponymic origin related to that place.
How Do You Pronounce Lucca?
PronunciationLOO-kah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lucca?
- History
- The name Lucca has appeared in historical records as both a given name and a place name in Italy, though its use as a personal name is less widespread than related forms such as Lucas or Luca.
Lucca Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 26 | #4,987 |
| 2025 | Boys | 757 | #425 |
| 2024 | Girls | 40 | #3,758 |
| 2024 | Boys | 567 | #525 |
| 2023 | Girls | 22 | #5,549 |
| 2023 | Boys | 610 | #493 |
| 2022 | Girls | 25 | #5,172 |
| 2022 | Boys | 599 | #502 |
| 2021 | Girls | 25 | #5,091 |
| 2021 | Boys | 637 | #466 |
| 2020 | Girls | 53 | #3,015 |
| 2020 | Boys | 651 | #456 |
| 2019 | Girls | 48 | #3,272 |
| 2019 | Boys | 475 | #585 |
| 2018 | Girls | 48 | #3,293 |
| 2018 | Boys | 422 | #630 |
| 2017 | Girls | 49 | #3,247 |
| 2017 | Boys | 386 | #662 |
| 2016 | Girls | 46 | #3,411 |
| 2016 | Boys | 362 | #687 |
| 2015 | Girls | 48 | #3,346 |
| 2015 | Boys | 321 | #752 |
| 2014 | Girls | 40 | #3,778 |
| 2014 | Boys | 322 | #739 |
When Was Lucca Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
757 recorded births
National rank #425
2020 · Boys
651 recorded births
National rank #456
2021 · Boys
637 recorded births
National rank #466
2023 · Boys
610 recorded births
National rank #493
Where Lucca Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #191 | 114 |
| MA | #197 | 32 |
| NJ | #224 | 42 |
| ID | #256 | 10 |
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| CT | #296 | 10 |
| CA | #349 | 100 |
| IL | #350 | 30 |