Holding steady.
Popularity of Cuca since 1912
Babies named Cuca per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 124 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cuca is an exceedingly rare name in the United States, with its peak usage occurring in 1925, where a small number of girls received the name. The name has not appeared on the Social Security Administration's popularity charts in recent decades, and its trajectory has remained stable with little fluctuation. The origin is unclear, but it may have ties to Portuguese or Spanish naming traditions, possibly as a diminutive. Given its rarity, Cuca remains a distinctive choice with folkloric undertones.
The name Cuca is of debated origin. It may be a short form of names such as Cura or Cucufate, or a variant of the Slavic name Kuka. In Latin American folklore, 'La Cuca' is a mythical creature, though the name itself has been used as a given name, particularly in the early 20th century in the United States, possibly brought by immigrants. Its use has been rare and stable over time.
Sibling names for Cuca
Names that share Cuca's style, for a brother or sister.
