Lukas is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #201 in 2016 with 279 recorded births. This places Lukas in the top 3% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 295 births ranking #189. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 697.1%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 1,190 boys born was named Lukas. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Lukas is a long-established form of Luke and Lucas with roots in the Greek name Loukas. Its earliest meaning points to Lucania, although modern readers often also hear a light connection.
The name has been common in central and northern Europe for generations and later spread more widely through global naming trends. It balances a familiar sound with a slightly more continental feel than Luke.