Will my child share the name Luc with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Luc per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Luc in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Luc becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Luc is declining: down 2,909 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #348 in 2000.

Is Luc a good choice for a distinctive name?

Luc is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Luc a popular baby name in the United States?

Luc does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5137

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Luc is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Luc in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Luc

Luc has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3006 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #348 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Luc is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Luc in their class.