Declining since 2003, #3,450 for boys today.
Popularity of Luc since 1949
Babies named Luc per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 86 |
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 156 |
| 1990s | 716 |
| 2000s | 1,405 |
| 2010s | 865 |
| 2020s | 278 |
Meaning & origin
Luc is a French form of Luke, rooted in the Latin 'lux' meaning light. First recorded in U.S. data in 1949, it peaked in 2002 and has been declining in use since 2003. In 2025 it ranked 3450, with 1 in 51760 boys receiving the name. Its highest concentration is in California, reflecting French cultural influence. Luc offers a crisp, international alternative to Luke or Lucas, favored by parents seeking a classic yet concise name.
Luc is the French form of the Latin name Lucas, itself derived from the Greek name Loukas meaning 'from Lucania.' Through folk etymology, it has often been associated with the Latin word 'lux' (light), reinforcing its symbolic meaning of illumination.
Where Luc is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Luc” around the world
Where Luc lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Luc
Names that share Luc's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Emma, Lea, Marie, Sophie, Camille, Alize, Angelle, Chantal, Collette, Gisell, Giselle, Jolie, Laure, Liane, Nadine, Niccole, Simone, Solange, Suzanne, Aurelie, Chantele, Josseline, Lisett, Monigue, Noemie, Racine, Yvetta, Annais, Margeaux, Melisse, Felicie, Briggitte, Brunette, Chanin, Chantale, Michille, Mignonne, Nicolet
Brothers: Leo, Maxime, Hugo, Jules, Noah, Alain, Etienne, Henri, Marc, Pascal, Antoinne, Domenique, Germain, Herve, Moise, Phillipe, Gilles, Jaques, Jeanclaude, Marquet, Antuane, Benoit, Franck
