Lucus
Every Lucus since 1909 — 1,800 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lucus
Lucus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,482 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1909, 1,800 American babies have been named Lucus. Its peak came in 1980, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Lucus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lucus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,482 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,392 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,756 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,556 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,947 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,311 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,736 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,033 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,853 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,159 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,944 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2,784 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3,243 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2,893 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,664 |
| 2010 | 52 | #2,422 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,507 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2,569 |
| 2007 | 49 | #2,552 |
| 2006 | 42 | #2,775 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2,786 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,151 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2,898 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2,991 |
| 2001 | 30 | #3,035 |
| 2000 | 44 | #2,239 |
| 1995 | 46 | #1,876 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,294 |
| 1985 | 31 | #1,899 |
| 1980 | 71 | #1,075 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,173 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,694 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lucus in 2025?
Lucus ranked #7,482 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lucus?
1,800 babies have been named Lucus in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lucus most popular?
Lucus peaked in 1980, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Lucus a boy or girl name?
Lucus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lucus rising or falling?
Lucus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.