Lukus
Originating from Latin, meaning "light" or "bright".
Name Census estimates that about 947 living Americans carry the first name Lukus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lukus today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lukus births was 2007 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lukus. 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.
People living today
947
~ 1 in 361,937 Americans
Peak year
2007
48 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,478
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Lukus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lukus from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 291 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lukus 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 Lukus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lukus' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, Indiana, Michigan recorded the most babies named Lukus, while Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lukus
The given name Lukus originates from the Greek language and culture, tracing its roots back to the ancient Hellenic civilization. It is believed to be a variation of the name Loukas or Lukas, which itself is derived from the Latin name Lucas, meaning "from Lucania," an ancient region in southern Italy.
In ancient Greek mythology, Lukus was the name of a son of the god Hermes and the nymph Herse. This mythological figure was often associated with the concepts of luck, fortune, and prosperity, which may have influenced the subsequent popularity of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lukus can be found in the New Testament of the Bible, where it refers to the Evangelist Luke, a physician and companion of the Apostle Paul. Luke is credited with authoring the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, making him an important figure in early Christianity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lukus or its variations. One of the earliest was Lukus of Samosata (c. 165 - c. 238 AD), a celebrated Sophist and teacher of rhetoric from ancient Syria. Another notable bearer was Lukus Phocas (c. 647 - 697 AD), a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 668 to 685 AD.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity in various European countries. One prominent figure was Lukus Cranach the Elder (1472 - 1553), a German Renaissance painter and printmaker who was a close friend of Martin Luther. Another was Lukus van Leyden (1494 - 1533), a Dutch painter and engraver renowned for his innovative techniques.
In the realm of literature, Lukus Holste (1596 - 1661) was a German poet and translator who made significant contributions to the development of German baroque poetry. Additionally, Lukus Vorsterman (1595 - 1675) was a Flemish engraver and printmaker known for his reproductions of works by famous artists such as Rubens and Van Dyck.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Lukus throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Lukus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lukus 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
Lukus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lukus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 947 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lukus 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 361,937 US residents.
Is Lukus a common name?
We classify Lukus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 967 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lukus most popular?
The single biggest year for Lukus was 2007, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lukus is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lukus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lukus 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.
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.