Lukas Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lukas is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lukas?
Lukas is spelled L-U-K-A-S. The name has 5 letters.
Lukas at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Lukas is derived from the Latin name Lucas, meaning “from Lucania,” a historic region in Southern Italy.
- Origin
- Lukas is commonly associated with the Latin name Lucas, which has origins linked to the geographical area of Lucania.
- Pronunciation
- LOO-kahs · 2 syllables
Lukas Popularity in 2025
Rank#288
Recorded Births1,161
- Boys usage fell 19 places to #288 and recorded 128 fewer 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 Lukas Mean?
Lukas is derived from the Latin name Lucas, meaning “from Lucania,” a historic region in Southern Italy.
Origin: Lukas is commonly associated with the Latin name Lucas, which has origins linked to the geographical area of Lucania.
How Do You Pronounce Lukas?
PronunciationLOO-kahs
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lukas?
- History
- The name Lukas appears as a variant of Lucas, which has been used in various European regions since antiquity in different forms.
Lukas Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,161 | #288 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,289 | #269 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,481 | #236 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,475 | #236 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,673 | #227 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,711 | #218 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,787 | #214 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,652 | #231 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,743 | #220 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,758 | #221 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,430 | #253 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,635 | #229 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,492 | #242 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,543 | #232 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,388 | #249 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,528 | #230 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,449 | #244 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,478 | #245 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,547 | #236 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,408 | #244 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,257 | #262 |
| 2004 | Girls | 9 | #10,690 |
When Was Lukas 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.
2019 · Boys
1,787 recorded births
National rank #214
2016 · Boys
1,758 recorded births
National rank #221
2017 · Boys
1,743 recorded births
National rank #220
2020 · Boys
1,711 recorded births
National rank #218
Where Lukas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #110 | 7 |
| NH | #169 | 8 |
| HI | #180 | 6 |
| CT | #197 | 17 |
| RI | #200 | 5 |
| MT | #201 | 6 |
| OR | #210 | 20 |
| NM | #213 | 9 |