Find out how popular the first name Lucca has been for the last 31 years (from 1993 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lucca by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Lucca is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 90% of people named Lucca being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 605 male babies and 22 female babies born with the name Lucca.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 22 baby girls were named Lucca in 2023, despite it being a predominantly male name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Lucca

The name Lucca has its origins in the Italian city of the same name, located in the region of Tuscany. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 9th century, derived from the Latin word "luca," meaning "grove" or "sacred wood." The name was likely given to children born or residing in the area around the city of Lucca.

In the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity throughout Europe, particularly in Italy, where it was associated with the cult of St. Lucca, a 3rd-century Christian martyr. The name appears in various historical records and religious texts from that period, solidifying its significance in the Christian tradition.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lucca was Lucca da Panzano (c. 1260-1330), an Italian painter and mosaicist who worked on the famous Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Another notable figure was Lucca della Robbia (1399-1482), a renowned Italian sculptor known for his glazed terracotta works.

During the Renaissance, the name continued to gain prominence, with individuals like Lucca Cambiaso (1527-1585), an Italian painter and pioneer of the Genoese school of painting, and Lucca Giordano (1634-1705), a prolific Italian Baroque painter and printmaker.

In the 19th century, the name was borne by Lucca Manara (1825-1857), an Italian soldier and patriot who fought for the unification of Italy, and Lucca Beltrami (1854-1933), an Italian engineer and architect renowned for his work in the United States, including the design of the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.

Other notable individuals with the name Lucca include Lucca Pacioli (c. 1447-1517), an Italian mathematician and Franciscan friar, often referred to as the "Father of Accounting"; Lucca Signorelli (c. 1445-1523), an Italian Renaissance painter known for his works in the Sistine Chapel; and Lucca Ghisilieri (1518-1585), who became Pope Gregory XIII and is remembered for introducing the Gregorian calendar.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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