Lucan
Boy name · English · Latin · Spanish
Meaningfrom Lucania · Latin
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,452 in 1978
15 babies were named Lucan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 162 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lucan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lucan, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lucan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLucan first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1978, when it ranked #1,452. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLucan has slipped 162 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, Lucan means “from Lucania”. Our records link it to English, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Lucan
Lucan is a boy name of English, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “from Lucania”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-can”. US birth records list Lucan for boys from 1977 to 2025, in 35 of those 49 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #1,452 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 | 63,966 boys |
| 1980s | 2.3 | 427,350 boys |
| 1990s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 boys |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 230,947 boys |
| 2010s | 9.5 | 104,822 boys |
| 2020s | 7.6 | 131,004 boys |
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Lucan
What does the name Lucan mean?
Lucan means “from Lucania” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Lucan?
Lucan has English, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lucan a boy or girl name?
Lucan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lucan?
Lucan ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#1,452).