Lucas
Boy name · 5,195 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lucas: 5,195 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 325 births in 2009.
Rooted in Latin, Lucas derives from the Greek name Loukas, meaning "from Lucania"—a region in southern Italy—and is often linked to the Latin *lux*, "light," giving it a luminous feel. The name is famously borne by Lucas Cranach the Elder, the German Renaissance painter, and, in its English variant Luke, by the evangelist who wrote the third Gospel. In modern culture, George Lucas created the *Star Wars* universe, lending the name a cinematic spark. The Italian form Luca is equally popular across Europe, and Lucas has ranked among Scotland's top boys' names for decades, cherished for its classic yet bright appeal.
Boy 37 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2009325 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #29131 babies
- Total births
- 5,195since 1988
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 30%vs prior 5y