Boys name · California
Lucas in California
Lucas was the 17th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,154 babies named Lucas that year. Since 1926, California families have named 35,752 babies Lucas.
Popularity over time
Lucas in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 5 | 562nd |
| 1967 | 10 | 764th |
| 1976 | 93 | 249th |
| 1986 | 164 | 218th |
| 1996 | 367 | 157th |
| 2006 | 879 | 70th |
| 2015 | 1,407 | 30th |
| 2025 | 1,154 | 17th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 562nd in 1926 to 17th in 2025.
The most babies named Lucas in California in a single year was 1,725, in 2019. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2024.
Across the country, Lucas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (2017). See Lucas in every state →
How popular is Lucas in California?
Lucas was the 17th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,154 babies named Lucas that year. Since 1926, California families have named 35,752 babies Lucas.
How many babies are named Lucas in California?
In 2025, 1,154 babies were named Lucas in California. The most babies named Lucas in California in a single year was 1,725, in 2019.
What is the rank of Lucas in California?
Lucas ranked 17th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2024.
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.