Lukas
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Light, bringer of light
Origin: German/Scandinavian/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #288 in 2025 with 1,161 babies born.
History: Lukas is the German, Scandinavian, and Central European form of Luke. It has been widely used in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Nordic countries for centuries. In the United States it has grown as a given name among families with European heritage, offering a distinctive European alternative to the English Lucas.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Lukas? About 1 in 2,867 babies born in 2025 were named Lukas, or roughly 3.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lukas
What does the name Lukas mean?
Lukas means “Light, bringer of light” from German/Scandinavian/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Lukas?
Lukas has German/Scandinavian/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Light, bringer of light”.
How popular is Lukas?
Lukas ranked #288 in 2025 — given to 1,161 babies that year.
When was Lukas most popular?
Lukas peaked in 2019 with 1,786 babies registered that year.
Is Lukas a boy or girl name?
Lukas is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Lukass in registered births are male.
Is the name Lukas rising or falling in popularity?
Lukas has fallen 70 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #218 in 2020 to #288 in 2025.
How long has Lukas been recorded?
Lukas appears in birth records across 62 years — from 1963 through 2025.