Total births
980
Boys' name · since 1976
Lukus
Lukus has 980 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9211
- among boys today
- 980
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Lukus is the #9211 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 980 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Lukus recorded 980 times among boys since 1976, holding rank #9211 nationally today, ahead of 36% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #9211 among boys today
- 980 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lukus is currently the #9211 boys' name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 980 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9211
- among boys today
- 980
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Lukus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9211
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Lukus was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
48 babies were named Lukus in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Lukus compares
980 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lukus's all-time total is 167% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lukus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 980 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lukus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lukus's full recorded timeline at 2001, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1977, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 48 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lukus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#9,211
Active since
1976
Lukus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Lukus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Lukus's strongest decade.
291 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Lukus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s
1980s
169 births
- 1990s
1990s
153 births
- 2000s
2000s
291 births
- 2010s
2010s
239 births
- 2020s 85
2020s
85 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 291 births (30% of all-time use).
How Lukus compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lukus's total volume
Lukus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lukus by state
Where Lukus concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Lukus's total US births 0.6%
Even split
6 of 980 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lukus? ▼
Lukus has been given to 980 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9211 as of the latest data. 48 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Lukus most popular? ▼
Lukus was most popular in the 2000s decade with 291 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Lukus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lukus are New York (6 births), Indiana (5 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Lukus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lukus since 1976 -- 50 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Lukus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Luke, Lukas, Luka, Lukah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lukus's data
- Lukus's decade-level peak was the 2000s (291 total births); usage has since declined to 85 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Lukuss (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lukus
Nearby Names Like Lukus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lukus
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Lukas Boy
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Luka Boy
#94 28,959 births
Lukah Boy
#2282 833 births
Lukasz Boy
#4777 711 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lukus: #9211 Boys' Name - 980 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lukus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lukus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.