Lucca Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lucca originates from Italian and derives from Latin terms meaning 'light' or 'illumination'. It evolved through historical forms such as Lucius and Lucas, and is associated with a city in Tuscany. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages due to Saint Luke. Today, Lucca is viewed as a stylish name and has variants like Luca and Lucio, with notable representations in popular culture.
The name Lucca is most popular in Florida, 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 relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lucca has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lucca' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13072nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1496th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 596th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7265th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3733rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lucca' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lucca"
Pronunciation
/ˈluːkə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Lucca is derived from the Latin 'Lucas' or 'Lucius', which means 'light' or 'illumination'. It is also associated with the name of a city in Tuscany, Italy.
Meaning
light, illumination
Language Evolution
Lucius, Lucas, Luca, Lucca
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Italy and other parts of Europe during the Middle Ages, influenced by the veneration of Saint Luke, the Evangelist.
Variants & Derivatives
Luca, Lucio, Lucy
Modern Popularity & Image
Lucca is perceived as a trendy and charming name, gaining popularity in various cultures as a modern choice for boys.
Famous People
Lucca Brasi, fictional character in The Godfather, Lucca Schaefer, notable musician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lucca"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lucca"
"Lucca" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13072nd of 16616 | 14 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1496th of 24088 | 1,510 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 596th of 23106 | 5,604 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7265th of 35406 | 250 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3733rd of 30306 | 493 |
Regional Popularity of "Lucca" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
41.20% 1888th/4582 |
24.42% 1261st/5164 |
22.00% 1609th/7313 |
14.19% 1059th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.06% 839th/3984 |
10.54% 473rd/4487 |
8.78% 599th/6822 |
8.41% 528th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lucca" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
51.80% 3866th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
- |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
39.64% 2488th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lucca"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lucca" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.