Lukas
Boy name · 398 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lukas: 398 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 32 births in 2013.
Lukas is the Latin and Greek form of Luke, ultimately derived from the Greek *Loukas*, meaning "from Lucania" – an ancient region in southern Italy. This spelling is widely used across Scandinavia, Germany, and Eastern Europe, giving it a cosmopolitan feel while remaining familiar to Scottish ears. One famous bearer is German footballer Lukas Podolski, a World Cup winner known for his powerful left foot. The name also appears in pop culture via Danish singer Lukas Forchhammer of the band Lukas Graham. While no major Scottish places are directly named Lukas, the related name Lucas ranks highly on modern Scottish birth lists, sharing the same roots. Interestingly, St. Luke – the evangelist and physician – is the patron saint of artists and doctors, lending the name a creative and healing association.
Boy 26 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201332 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #3679 babies
- Total births
- 398since 1996
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 39%vs prior 5y