How Many People Are Named Lucan?

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

Lucan
Very Rare
Latin

Lucan is an uncommon name with roots in Latin, making it very rare today with only 457 people bearing it in the US, or 1 in 722,888 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club! The majority, 72%, are under 30, showing it's a modern choice.

~457
Living in US
1 in 722,887
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bringer of light
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Insightful Creative
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to bring harmony to those around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

882
Worldwide Bearers
#273,762
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
144
🇧🇷 Brazil
141
🇺🇸 United States
128
🇮🇳 India
117
🇬🇧 England
89
🇯🇲 Jamaica
53
🇳🇿 New Zealand
43
🇮🇩 Indonesia
42
🇹🇼 Taiwan
14
🇵🇭 Philippines
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
457 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
337
Would be under 30 (72%)
132
Would be 30–60 (28%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 469 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: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
81
International
82

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

📜 Lucan Through the Generations

Lucan has seen a slow rise in popularity, peaking in 1978 with 41 births. Today, most people named Lucan are young, with 337 under 30 and just 132 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests Lucan is becoming more popular among younger parents, making it a name for the new generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 14
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Lucan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lucan's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Lucan

How Many People Have the Name Lucan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 457 people in the United States currently share the name Lucan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 722,887 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lucan a Common or Rare Name?

Lucan 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 Lucan Mean?

Lucan means "bringer of light" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Lucan Most Popular?

The name Lucan reached peak popularity in 1978, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Lucan?

Approximately 457 people named Lucan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 469. That works out to roughly 1 in 722,887 Americans.

Is Lucan a rare name?

Lucan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 722,887 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lucan mean?

Lucan means "bringer of light" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Lucan more male or female?

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

When was Lucan most popular?

Lucan peaked in 1978 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US457
All-Time Births469
1 in X1 in 722,887
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year1978
World Rank#273,762
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.