Lucas
Pronunciation: [ l-OOK-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lucas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 526 babies have been named Lucas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lucas is past its peak , currently ranked #16,311 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,311
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Lucas is also used as a boy name, ranked #9.
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About the Name Lucas
Lucas is a girl name .
Is Lucas a boy or girl name? Lucas is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,311 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9. Lucas is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lucas is currently ranked #16,311 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lucas include Luc, Luy, Luie, and Luckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lucas include Luca . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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