Lucais
Of Latin origin meaning "of light" or "light bearer".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lucais. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lucais today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lucais births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lucais. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lucais with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lucais. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,639
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Lucais: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lucais by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lucais during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lucais
The name Lucais is believed to have its origins in ancient Etruscan culture, dating back to the 8th century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "lucai," which means "light" or "luminous." This name was likely given to children as a symbol of hope, brightness, and clarity.
Lucais was a relatively uncommon name in ancient times, but it did appear in some historical records and texts from the Etruscan civilization. One notable mention is found in an inscription on a ceramic vessel discovered in the ancient Etruscan city of Cerveteri, which dates back to around 600 BCE.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Lucais was an Etruscan nobleman who lived in the 5th century BCE. Unfortunately, not much is known about his life or accomplishments, but his name has been preserved in various historical documents and records from that era.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a famous Etruscan philosopher and scholar named Lucais Tarchiunius. He is known for his writings on the nature of the universe and the principles of ethics, which were heavily influenced by Greek philosophy. Tarchiunius' works were widely studied and referenced by later Roman scholars.
During the Roman Empire, the name Lucais was adopted by some Roman families, particularly those with Etruscan roots. One notable figure was Lucais Pomponius, a Roman senator who lived in the 1st century CE. He was known for his advocacy of social reforms and his opposition to the excesses of the emperor Nero.
In the 5th century CE, there was a prominent Christian scholar named Lucais Aquilinus. He was born in Gaul (modern-day France) and was known for his treatises on theology and his efforts to reconcile Christian teachings with classical Greek philosophy. Aquilinus' works were widely studied in monasteries and educational institutions throughout the medieval period.
Another notable individual with the name Lucais was a 12th-century Venetian merchant and explorer named Lucais Marcellus. He is credited with establishing trade routes between Venice and the Middle East, and his travel journals provided valuable insights into the cultures and societies of the regions he visited.
While the name Lucais has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it has endured throughout history as a symbol of enlightenment, wisdom, and exploration. These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried this name and left their mark on various cultures and civilizations.
People
Lucais + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lucais as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lucais: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lucais?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lucais going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lucais a common name?
We classify Lucais as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lucais most popular?
The single biggest year for Lucais was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lucais is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lucais in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lucais a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lucais in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lucais still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lucais in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lucais can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Lucais?
See how many people share the name Lucais on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.