Luc
5 countries#703 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Luc was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
65,374 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #703 · peaked in 1964 with 2,126 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Loire-Atlantique, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,614 births recorded 1949–2025 · currently #3450 · peaked in 2002 with 172 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Texas, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,077 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2002 with 82 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
980 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2002 with 72 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
83 births recorded 1999–2016 · peaked in 2000 with 8 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
14 births recorded 2001–2011 · peaked in 2001 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Luc’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #178 | — |
| 2004 | #199 | ↓21 |
| 2005 | #194 | ↑5 |
| 2006 | #195 | ↓1 |
| 2007 | #218 | ↓23 |
| 2008 | #247 | ↓29 |
| 2009 | #254 | ↓7 |
| 2010 | #252 | ↑2 |
| 2011 | #299 | ↓47 |
| 2012 | #332 | ↓33 |
| 2013 | #349 | ↓17 |
| 2014 | #367 | ↓18 |
| 2015 | #387 | ↓20 |
| 2016 | #392 | ↓5 |
| 2017 | #419 | ↓27 |
| 2018 | #462 | ↓43 |
| 2019 | #498 | ↓36 |
| 2020 | #658 | ↓160 |
| 2021 | #711 | ↓53 |
| 2022 | #703 | ↑8 |
Frequently asked questions about Luc
Is Luc a popular name?
Yes — Luc currently ranks #703 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Luc more common for boys or girls?
Luc is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Luc most popular?
Luc peaked in 1964 in France, with 2,126 recorded births that year.
Is Luc rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Luc’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #209 in 1900 to #703 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Luc?
At least 70,065 babies have been recorded with the name Luc across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Luc popular in more than one country?
Yes — Luc appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Luc?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Luc include Keilan, Laine, Merle.
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