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Summary

The name Lucas originates from Latin, meaning light. It has evolved from earlier forms like Lucius and has biblical significance due to its association with Saint Luke. Lucas is perceived positively today, often linked with qualities of intelligence and creativity, and remains a popular choice for naming children.

The name Lucas is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Lucas has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lucas' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1073rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1355th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1106th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 274th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 108th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 57th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9136th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7557th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9308th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8931st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lucas' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.