The nameLukas
Lukas is a boy's name of Greek origin, the German and Scandinavian form of Luke. It is very popular in Germany, Austria and Lithuania.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Lukas comes from the Greek Loukas, "man from Lucania", a region of southern Italy.
Origin
Greek, through German. Lukas is the form of Luke used in German, Dutch, Czech and the Scandinavian languages.
History
Lukas has been among the leading names in Germany and Austria for years. It is in the American top 270.
Did you know?
- Lukas Podolski, born in Gliwice in Poland, won the World Cup with Germany in 2014.
Famous people named Lukas
- Lukas Podolski, footballer
- Lukas Graham, singer
- Lukas Haas, actor
Popularity of the name Lukas
Lukas in the United States
Lukas was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 15,952 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Lukas. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Lukas in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,524 births a year.
Lukas in the United Kingdom
Lukas was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 2,921 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Lukas. Half of all babies named Lukas in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 185 births a year on average, against 275 in the five years before.
Lukas in Ireland
Lukas in France
Lukas in Belgium
Lukas in Switzerland
Lukas in Austria
Lukas in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lukas
Names from the same generation as Lukas, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lukas mean?
Lukas comes from the Greek Loukas, "man from Lucania", a region of southern Italy.
What is the origin of the name Lukas?
Greek, through German. Lukas is the form of Luke used in German, Dutch, Czech and the Scandinavian languages.
Is Lukas a girl's or a boy's name?
Lukas is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lukas?
In 2024, Lukas was the 268th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,287 births.
What are the variants of the name Lukas?
Variants and related names of Lukas include Luke.
What are good sibling names for Lukas?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Helena, Lydia, Phoebe and Leila for a sister, Angelo, Orion, Ali and George for a brother.
Who are famous people named Lukas?
Lukas Podolski, footballer; Lukas Graham, singer; Lukas Haas, actor.