Lukas is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #231 in 2018 with 1,652 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 1,786 births ranking #214. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 169.9%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 1,099 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.