Luc
Every Luc since 1949 — 3,614 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Luc
Luc is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,483 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 3,614 American babies have been named Luc. Its peak came in 2002, when 172 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Luc stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Luc year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,483 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3,430 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,523 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,184 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2,314 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2,531 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,383 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,185 |
| 2017 | 78 | #1,876 |
| 2016 | 96 | #1,658 |
| 2015 | 81 | #1,836 |
| 2014 | 87 | #1,743 |
| 2013 | 93 | #1,639 |
| 2012 | 88 | #1,725 |
| 2011 | 97 | #1,593 |
| 2010 | 124 | #1,369 |
| 2009 | 100 | #1,600 |
| 2008 | 135 | #1,292 |
| 2007 | 118 | #1,395 |
| 2006 | 137 | #1,227 |
| 2005 | 152 | #1,088 |
| 2004 | 154 | #1,051 |
| 2003 | 153 | #1,035 |
| 2002 | 172 | #934 |
| 2001 | 147 | #1,015 |
| 2000 | 137 | #1,051 |
| 1995 | 84 | #1,284 |
| 1990 | 39 | #1,959 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,234 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,800 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,608 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,538 |
| 1965 | 15 | #2,137 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,994 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Luc
- Luc Montagnier Biologist · b. 1932
- Luc Besson Film director · b. 1959
- Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues Writer · 1715–1747
- Luc Nilis Soccer player · b. 1967
- Luc Ferry Politician · b. 1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Luc in 2025?
Luc ranked #3,483 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Luc?
3,614 babies have been named Luc in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Luc most popular?
Luc peaked in 2002, when 172 newborns received the name.
Is Luc a boy or girl name?
Luc is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Luc rising or falling?
Luc is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Luc?
Well-known people named Luc include Luc Montagnier (biologist), Luc Besson (film director), Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues (writer).