Lucan
Every Lucan since 1977 — 484 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lucan
Lucan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,028 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 484 American babies have been named Lucan. Its peak came in 1978, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lucan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lucan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,028 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,093 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,431 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,145 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,924 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,867 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,648 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,202 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,039 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,947 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,992 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,972 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,739 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,357 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,857 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,635 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,461 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,282 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,143 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,252 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,471 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,618 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,775 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,276 |
| 2000 | — | — |
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| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,988 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,291 |
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Famous people named Lucan
- Lucan Writer · 39–65
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lucan in 2025?
Lucan ranked #6,028 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lucan?
484 babies have been named Lucan in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lucan most popular?
Lucan peaked in 1978, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Lucan a boy or girl name?
Lucan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lucan rising or falling?
Lucan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lucan?
Well-known people named Lucan include Lucan (writer).