Boys name · California
Lucas in California
As of 2025, Lucas was the #17 most common boys name in California, drawn from 1,154 births that year. Its total reaches 35,752 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1926.
Popularity over time
Lucas in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 5 | #562 |
| 1967 | 10 | #764 |
| 1976 | 93 | #249 |
| 1986 | 164 | #218 |
| 1996 | 367 | #157 |
| 2006 | 879 | #70 |
| 2015 | 1,407 | #30 |
| 2025 | 1,154 | #17 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #9 in 2024 to #1054 in 1968, starting at #562 in 1926 and ending at #17 in 2025.
Lucas had its most births in California in 2019, when 1,725 babies were given the name. In 2024 it reached #9, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Lucas reached its highest rank of #1 in Rhode Island (2017). See Lucas in every state →
How popular is Lucas in California?
As of 2025, Lucas was the #17 most common boys name in California, drawn from 1,154 births that year. Its total reaches 35,752 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1926.
How many babies are named Lucas in California?
California recorded 1,154 births of babies named Lucas in 2025.
What is the rank of Lucas in California?
Lucas's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #17.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.