A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lucus since 1909
Babies named Lucus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 179 |
| 1980s | 388 |
| 1990s | 366 |
| 2000s | 424 |
| 2010s | 319 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Lucus is a relatively rare given name in the United States, with its first recorded appearance in 1909. It reached its peak rank of 7,194 in 2025, and has been rising in popularity since 2021, with a 1-in-155,280 incidence in 2025. The name's origins are uncertain, likely a modern variant of Lucas or a respelling of the Latin 'lucus'. Despite its rarity, the name has a simple phonetic structure that fits well with current naming trends. Its revival in the 2020s suggests a growing interest in short, classic-sounding names with an 'us' ending.
Lucus is likely a modern variant or respelling of Lucas, which derives from the Latin name Lucas meaning 'from Lucania', a region in southern Italy. Alternatively, it may be influenced by the Latin word 'lucus', meaning 'sacred grove', though this connection is speculative. The name has seen scattered use in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Lucas
Sibling names for Lucus
Names that share Lucus's style, for a brother or sister.
