Lucca
Boy name · 125 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lucca: 125 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 12 births in 2020.
From the Italian city of Lucca, this name traces its roots to the Latin *Lucas*, meaning "from Lucania" or "light." It is the native Italian form of Luke, and in Scotland it has grown in popularity alongside similar continental names. Famous bearers include Renaissance mathematician Luca Pacioli, father of modern accounting, and the Italian footballer Lucca (full name Lucca Borges). The city of Lucca itself, a Tuscan gem with intact Renaissance walls, lends the name a strong geographical resonance. A common variant is Luca (without the double 'c'), which is also widely used across Europe and Scotland today. The name carries a warm, sun-drenched feel, evoking both scholarly brilliance and Italian charm.
Boy 20 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202012 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #29812 babies
- Total births
- 125since 2005
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 27%vs prior 5y