UK boy's name
Lukus
Originating from Latin, meaning "light" or "bright".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lukus is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Lukus popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3996, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 5 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2001 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Lukus. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lukus ranked #3996 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 5 boys were registered as Lukus.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lukus as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3996
2017
Births in 2017
4
Latest year
Peak year
2007
5 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Lukus mean?
The given name Lukus originates from the Greek language and culture, tracing its roots back to the ancient Hellenic civilization. It is believed to be a variation of the name Loukas or Lukas, which itself is derived from the Latin name Lucas, meaning "from Lucania," an ancient region in southern Italy.
In ancient Greek mythology, Lukus was the name of a son of the god Hermes and the nymph Herse. This mythological figure was often associated with the concepts of luck, fortune, and prosperity, which may have influenced the subsequent popularity of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lukus can be found in the New Testament of the Bible, where it refers to the Evangelist Luke, a physician and companion of the Apostle Paul. Luke is credited with authoring the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, making him an important figure in early Christianity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lukus or its variations. One of the earliest was Lukus of Samosata (c. 165 - c. 238 AD), a celebrated Sophist and teacher of rhetoric from ancient Syria. Another notable bearer was Lukus Phocas (c. 647 - 697 AD), a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 668 to 685 AD.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity in various European countries. One prominent figure was Lukus Cranach the Elder (1472 - 1553), a German Renaissance painter and printmaker who was a close friend of Martin Luther. Another was Lukus van Leyden (1494 - 1533), a Dutch painter and engraver renowned for his innovative techniques.
In the realm of literature, Lukus Holste (1596 - 1661) was a German poet and translator who made significant contributions to the development of German baroque poetry. Additionally, Lukus Vorsterman (1595 - 1675) was a Flemish engraver and printmaker known for his reproductions of works by famous artists such as Rubens and Van Dyck.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Lukus throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lukus over time
The chart below shows babies named Lukus registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lukus, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2017, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lukus by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lukus was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4338 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3377 | 16 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Lukus
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Lukus: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lukus in the UK right now?
In 2017, Lukus was ranked #3996 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Lukus most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 5 babies registered as Lukus in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lukus?
Originating from Latin, meaning "light" or "bright".
How many people are called Lukus in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Lukus across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.