Louca
Meaning: Substantial and resonant, a name of determined spirit, as expressed through the name Louca
Origin: French
Gender: Unisex
Rank in France: #646
Total births: 3,375
History: French variant of Luke meaning light. Louca surged in France in the 2000s-2010s. The creative French spelling distinguishes it from the Italian Luca. It represents France's talent for making international names feel distinctly French.
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| Current rank (2021) | #503 |
| Babies named Louca in 2021 | 80 |
| Total recorded in France | 3,357 |
| Peak year | 2008 (275 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #222 |
| Years in records | 1992–2021 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 220 spots |
Frequently asked about Louca
What does the name Louca mean?
Louca means “Substantial and resonant, a name of determined spirit, as expressed through the name Louca” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Louca?
Louca has French origin. The traditional meaning is “Substantial and resonant, a name of determined spirit, as expressed through the name Louca”.
How popular is Louca in France?
Louca ranked #503 in France in 2021 — given to 80 babies that year.
When was Louca most popular?
Louca peaked in 2008 with 275 babies registered that year in France.
Is Louca a boy or girl name?
Louca is predominantly a boys' name in France — over 90% of Loucas in registered births are male.
Is the name Louca rising or falling in popularity?
Louca has fallen 220 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #283 in 2016 to #503 in 2021.
How long has Louca been recorded in France?
Louca appears in birth records in France across 29 years — from 1992 through 2021.