How Popular (or Rare) was Luca in 1998?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Girl

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#2,407
1998 Rank
6
1998 Births
#1,628
Best Rank (2003)
12
Peak Year (2003)
242
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 48,195
Rarity Factor (1998)
Popularity Position
Top 48%
Among UK girls' names in 1998
Rare ยท 1 in 48,195 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Luca Story

Luca is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2407 in 1998 with 6 recorded births. This places Luca in the top 48% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 12 births ranking #1628. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 48,195 girls born was named Luca. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Italian and Romanian form of Luke  |  Meaning: from Lucania; linked with light in later association

Luca is a smooth international favourite that belongs to the Luke and Lucas family. Its older roots point to Lucania, though modern readers often also feel a light-related brightness in the name.

The name has long been used in Italy, Romania, and other European traditions and later became a major modern favourite in English-speaking countries. Its appeal comes from being simple, elegant, and cross-cultural.

Did you know?Luca became one of the standout modern international names because it feels equally at home in several languages.
Similar namesLeo, Leon, Lucas, Luca, Nico

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