How Many People Are Named Lucus?
Complete statistics for the name Lucus: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lucus is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,697 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 194,483 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1980 with 71 births, but now it's seen as a genuinely modern name with over half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 1,789 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: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lucus Through the Generations
Lucus has been a name on the decline since its peak in 1980 when 71 babies were given this name. Today, it's much rarer, with only 1,789 total births recorded throughout history. The average age of someone named Lucus is 30, indicating that it's a relatively new generation name. Of those named Lucus, 928 are under 30, 829 are between 30 and 60, and only 32 are over 60, showing how young the name still is.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lucus's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lucus
How Many People Have the Name Lucus?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,084 people in the United States currently share the name Lucus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 305,765 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lucus a Common or Rare Name?
Lucus 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 Lucus Mean?
Lucus means "creative variant of Lucas" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lucus in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lucus Most Popular?
The name Lucus reached peak popularity in 1980, with 71 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 Lucus?
Approximately 1,084 people named Lucus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,084. That works out to roughly 1 in 305,765 Americans.
Is Lucus a rare name?
Lucus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 305,765 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lucus mean?
Lucus means "creative variant of Lucas" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lucus more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lucus are male and 0% are female.
When was Lucus most popular?
Lucus peaked in 1980 with 71 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.