Boys name · Kentucky
Lucas in Kentucky
Lucas was the 16th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 145 babies named Lucas that year. Since 1924, Kentucky families have named 5,196 babies Lucas.
Popularity over time
Lucas in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 | 517th |
| 1980 | 53 | 97th |
| 1988 | 43 | 94th |
| 1995 | 82 | 70th |
| 2003 | 94 | 64th |
| 2010 | 169 | 26th |
| 2018 | 194 | 10th |
| 2025 | 145 | 16th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 517th in 1924 to 16th in 2025.
The most babies named Lucas in Kentucky in a single year was 194, in 2018. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 2018.
Across the country, Lucas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (2017). See Lucas in every state →
How popular is Lucas in Kentucky?
Lucas was the 16th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 145 babies named Lucas that year. Since 1924, Kentucky families have named 5,196 babies Lucas.
How many babies are named Lucas in Kentucky?
In 2025, 145 babies were named Lucas in Kentucky. The most babies named Lucas in Kentucky in a single year was 194, in 2018.
What is the rank of Lucas in Kentucky?
Lucas ranked 16th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 2018.
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.