How Many People Are Named Luc?

Complete statistics for the name Luc: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Luc
Very Rare
Latin

Luc means light, a fitting name for someone rare, with only 1 in 94,628 Americans sharing it. There are around 3,487 people named Luc living today, making it very uncommon. The majority, 79%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~2,899
Living in US
1 in 114,332
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Hopeful Inspiring
9
Life Path Number

Life path number 9 symbolizes compassion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

32,081
Worldwide Bearers
#2,222
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
5,780
🇺🇸 United States
5,681
🇨🇭 Switzerland
2,767
🇲🇱 Mali
2,320
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
2,262
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
1,803
🇰🇭 Cambodia
1,692
🇹🇩 Chad
1,236
🇵🇱 Poland
990
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
819

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,487 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
2,829
Would be under 30 (79%)
653
Would be 30–60 (18%)
99
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 3,581 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Luc Through the Generations

Luc has seen its popularity rise and fall over the years, peaking in 2002 with 172 births. Today, the name is less common but still cherished by many families. With an average age of 23, Luc stands out as a youthful name, with 2,829 individuals under 30, indicating its appeal to younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 744
New York 280
Florida 199
Texas 115
Massachusetts 113
Michigan 92
Pennsylvania 59
Illinois 45
New Jersey 42
Louisiana 37

⭐ Famous People Named Luc

Luc is a French masculine given name and occasionally a diminutive form of other names. Notable people with this name include:Luc Abalo, French handball player Luc Alphand, French alpine skier Luc Arbogast, French musician, singer, and songwriter Luc Berthold, Canadian politician Luc Besson, French film director, screenwriter and producer Luc Blanchette, Canadian politician Luc Bradet, Canadian pair skater Luc Carvounas, French politician Luc Castaignos, Dutch footballer Luc Dardenne, Belgian filmmaker Luc Donckerwolke, Belgian car designer Luc Ducalcon, French rugby union player Luc Ferrari (…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Luc

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Luc's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Luc

How Many People Have the Name Luc?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,899 people in the United States currently share the name Luc. That works out to roughly 1 in every 114,332 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Luc a Common or Rare Name?

Luc is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Luc Mean?

Luc means "light" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Luc in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Luc Most Popular?

The name Luc reached peak popularity in 2002, with 172 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Luc?

Approximately 2,899 people named Luc live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,899. That works out to roughly 1 in 114,332 Americans.

Is Luc a rare name?

Luc is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 114,332 Americans has this name.

What does the name Luc mean?

Luc means "light" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Luc more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Luc are male and 0% are female.

When was Luc most popular?

Luc peaked in 2002 with 172 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,899
All-Time Births2,899
1 in X1 in 114,332
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2002
World Rank#2,222
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.