Lucus
Meaningfrom Lucania · English form of Lucas
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,070 in 1980
11 babies were named Lucus in the US in 2025. It has dropped 160 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1909–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lucus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lucus, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lucus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLucus first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1980, when it ranked #1,070. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLucus was 3.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 44,643 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 156,250.
- TrendLucus has slipped 160 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningLucus is an English form of Lucas, which means “from Lucania”.
About the name Lucus
Lucus is a boy name of French origin meaning “from Lucania”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-cus”. US birth records list Lucus for boys from 1909 to 2025, in 61 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1980, when it ranked #1,070 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 31 | 32,787 boys |
| 1910s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 724,638 boys |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 92,166 boys |
| 1980s | 21 | 47,081 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 53,022 boys |
| 2000s | 21 | 47,192 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 59,172 boys |
| 2020s | 7.9 | 126,316 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Lucus
What does the name Lucus mean?
Lucus means “from Lucania” in English, as a form of Lucas.
What is the origin of the name Lucus?
Lucus has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Lucus a boy or girl name?
Lucus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lucus?
Lucus ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1980 (#1,070).