The nameLouca
Louca is a French spelling of Luca, a boy's name of Latin origin. It was popular in France in the late 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Louca comes from Luke, from the Latin Lucas, linked to lux, "light", or to Lucania, a region of Italy.
Origin
Latin, through the Italian Luca.
History
Louca appeared in the early 1990s and peaked in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Louca
Louca in France
Louca was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,055 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Louca. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Louca in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 67 births a year on average, against 139 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Louca in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Louca mean?
Louca comes from Luke, from the Latin Lucas, linked to lux, "light", or to Lucania, a region of Italy.
What is the origin of the name Louca?
Latin, through the Italian Luca.
Is Louca a girl's or a boy's name?
Louca is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Louca?
Variants and related names of Louca include Luc and Luke.